In the Shadow of the Law

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"a powerful television documentary.."

"...pierces through the alienating image to bring viewers the human reality."

" ...shows, with great power, that the immigration law did not go far enough in changing the reality on the border."

"...public-service programming at its best ...deserves to be commended." San DiegoTribune

"...evokes a great deal of sympathy"  Los Angeles Times

"...humanizes the shadowy demographic bedeviling the immigration debate."  San Antonio Light

"...heartfelt documentary.." TV Key

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    A documentary portrait of four families who have lived illegally in the United States for many years, exploring their everyday reality, from constant worry about being apprehended by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, to being taken advantage of by many who capitalize on their vulnerability. Using the voices of the families themselves, the program provides a human view of their family life and their hopes for the future, particularly under the amnesty provisions of the 1986 Simpson-Rodino immigration bill.
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Key Production Staff

Producer

Director

Writers

 
Paul Espinosa

Frank Christopher

Paul Espinosa

Leo Chavez

Press Release and Reviews

Funding

Awards and Honors

National PBS Broadcast: February 3, 1988

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