Nice movie. Very moving. I tend to love movies that revolve around children, and this one was no exception. This movie bounces back and forth with 3 different stories, but it is done so smoothly that it is very clear, and easy to follow. Well done! ...Subtitles
Adrian Alonso, Jorge Milo, Carmen Maura, Vanessa Bauche, Nuria Badith
Told using Mexico's 200 year-old tradition of corrido music, To The Other Side recounts the story of an aspiring corrido composer facing two life-changing choices: to traffic drugs or unlawfully cross... read more
DVD Release Date: March 6, 2007
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Al Otro Lado serves as a primer on a musical style that may be unfamiliar to many, while putting a human face on the problem of illegal immigrants.
This infectious documentary by Natalia Almanda sings clear and strong when it sticks to translating the culture of corrido music for gringos.
Humane, visually exquisite and resists simple descriptions while moving toward a more mainstream non-fiction form. Full Review
A competent, earnest ethnographic video doc that never quite rises above its own best intentions. Full Review
The film's heart is Magdiel and the modest dreams that get him through the day but may also be the death of him. Full Review
A prime example of Attention Deficit Disorder Filmmaking. Full Review
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