
120 Days captures an intimate look at the lives of one family of undocumented immigrants who have lived and worked in the United States illegally for twelve years. Father and husband, Miguel Cortes, could be forced to leave the country in four months as a result of his immigration status. In exchange for Miguel agreeing to leave the country voluntarily, and paying a $5000 bond, the judge offers him 120 days to get his affairs in order before leaving his wife and two daughters... (Full plot summary below)
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120 Days captures an intimate look at the lives of one family of undocumented immigrants who have lived and worked in the United States illegally for twelve years. Father and husband, Miguel Cortes, could be forced to leave the country in four months as a result of his immigration status. In exchange for Miguel agreeing to leave the country voluntarily, and paying a $5000 bond, the judge offers him 120 days to get his affairs in order before leaving his wife and two daughters in the U.S. to continue their education. Miguel has 120 Days to work hard, save money, and weigh his options about returning to Mexico alone, or changing his name and disappearing back into another U.S. city illegally with his family.
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| Shared DarknessBrent SimonThis doc throws an affecting spotlight on the personal side of immigration, [and] shows that we as a society can't and don't really want to know the full truth about the issue. |
| User ReviewRise FTed Roach's documentary brings humanity to the immigration debate. Real choices face a very real family in this film that serves as a window on the world of undocumented men, women, children--families in America. Beautiful. |
| User ReviewJohnny DA very touching and moving real life experience of families being torn apart with no possible happy outcome. This film captures the hardships and sacrifices that many Mexican families go through in the USA. A very heartfelt portrayal of this family, and extremely well produced and documented film!. |
| User ReviewRachel BBeautiful and heartbreaking at the same time! Great job bringing to light an issue that is so often swept under the rug in our society. What an honor it was to experience the love and compassion that Miguel and his family have for each other. |
| User ReviewLance Bacon SWith so many pundits and politicians attempting to demonize undocumented immigrants, "120 Days" provides an essential corrective. The people in this moving documentary come to seem like family members, and the human toll of immigration policy becomes achingly real. Ted Roach, the writer-director, uses subtle editing and unobtrusive narration to convey the urgency of the situation facing an undocumented immigrant named Miguel Cortes -- and he does so without resorting to sensationalism or sentimentality. The approach is simple, direct -- and all the more effective because of that. Even viewers who shy away from documentaries will find themselves drawn into the drama of Cortes and his family. The film is just as suspenseful as a Hollywood thriller, and the outcome of the story will stay with you long after the film ends. Highly recommended. |
| User ReviewGray TVery approachable, very powerful. This film puts a real flesh and blood face to what can be an abstract issue for a lot of Americans. Miguel's decision is one that should resonate within us all. This film should be required viewing not just for our representatives in DC, but for all us. Superior work! |
| User ReviewLagan SThis film has the power to change people's views about harsh and unreasonable immigration laws and their implementation. Miguel's story digs deep into who we should aspire to be as citizens...with or without a green card. |