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America; I Too

  • 2017
  • 20m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
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Barkhad Abdi in America; I Too (2017)
DramaShort

Three arrested and detained undocumented immigrants must navigate the system to fight impending deportation. America; I Too, stars Academy Award nominee Barkhad Abdi and features the music o... Read allThree arrested and detained undocumented immigrants must navigate the system to fight impending deportation. America; I Too, stars Academy Award nominee Barkhad Abdi and features the music of Grammy winners Quetzal.Three arrested and detained undocumented immigrants must navigate the system to fight impending deportation. America; I Too, stars Academy Award nominee Barkhad Abdi and features the music of Grammy winners Quetzal.

  • Director
    • Anike Tourse
  • Writer
    • Anike Tourse
  • Stars
    • Barkhad Abdi
    • Jose Diaz
    • Linda Yim
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    16
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Anike Tourse
    • Writer
      • Anike Tourse
    • Stars
      • Barkhad Abdi
      • Jose Diaz
      • Linda Yim
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins total

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    Barkhad Abdi
    Barkhad Abdi
    • Ahmed
    Jose Diaz
    • Manuel
    Linda Yim
    • Myeong
    Aaron Anastasi
    Aaron Anastasi
    • Police Officer Adams
    Jailene Arias
    • Maya
    Michelle Azar
    Michelle Azar
    • Judge Aaron
    Richard Azurdia
    Richard Azurdia
    • Ice Officer Martinez
    Sara Areyano
    Sara Areyano
    • Maria
    • (as Sara Castro)
    Anthony Chiles
    • ICE Officer Williams
    Y'Dhanna Daniels
    Y'Dhanna Daniels
    • ICE Officer Franks
    Keston John
    Keston John
    • ICE Officer Michaels
    Norm Johnson
    Norm Johnson
    • Inmate Librarian Ade Akionla
    Benjamin Keller
    Benjamin Keller
    • Garment Factory Supervisor
    Angie Kim
    • Jin-Kyong
    Kent McGuire
    • Police Officer Smith
    Francisco Ovalle
    Francisco Ovalle
    • ICE Officer Reyes
    Paul A Rose Jr.
    Paul A Rose Jr.
    • Managing ICE Officer Edwards
    Sandra Santiago
    Sandra Santiago
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    • Director
      • Anike Tourse
    • Writer
      • Anike Tourse
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    9jrflanagan-01734

    A great watch for those seeking enlightenment - or help

    America; I Too is an excellent contribution to the library of narrative and educational films. The short walks the audience through three cases of immigrant rights violations, giving the audience the education they need to understand the system, the difficulty it thrust upon people and underwhelmingly misunderstood reactions we have to situations like those shown.

    There are many layers to the short showing three very different lives and stories of immigrants, their families and the others that try to protect them. This film helps those in need of protection, giving aid to those that are trying to help.

    The lighting of ICE agents - although accurate in many cases - unfortunately, leaves a broad stroke of the complex department. I'd like to see more of the difficulty happening here but understand this is not their story but those that have not been given fair rights in the unjust system that is the American government right now.
    10jth-72697

    America; I Too

    This film is excellent at addressing the crisis of immigration. Highly recommend

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    • Trivia
      Barkhad Abdi has appeared on the big screen 14 times, he is best known for his role in Captain Phillips (2013) as Captain Phillips (2013), a pirate with the famous line 'I am the Captain now.'
    • Quotes

      ICE Officer Michaels: Sign the form.

      Manuel: No.

      ICE Officer Michaels: Sign the form!

      [Grabs Manny's hand to force him to sign the voluntary departure form]

      ICE Officer Michaels: SIGN THE FORM!

      Manuel: I'm not signing anything! I HAVE A RIGHT TO SEE MY LAWYER!

      ICE Officer Michaels: SIGN THE FORM!

      Manuel: I want to speak to my lawyer. I just want to talk to my family.

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    • Release date
      • March 6, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(Los Angeles Arts District)
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      • 20m
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      • 16:9 HD

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