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The State of Arizona
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The State of Arizona

2014-01-27 · 90 min · Not rated

Documentary

From PBS: Arizona's enforcement-led policy, which grew out of its unique position as a frontline border state, is reshaping the national conversation around immigration reform. With dozens of states considering a similar approach, THE STATE OF ARIZONA holds up a mirror, asking Americans who they are, and who they want to be.

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Directors
Carlos Sandoval, Catherine Tambini
Production companies
Camino Bluff Productions, ITVS, Latino Public Broadcasting
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Status
Released

Top Cast

Jan BrewerSelf
Joe ArpaioJoe ArpaioSelf
Eric HolderEric HolderSelf (archival footage)
Russell PearceSelf
Krysten SinemaKrysten SinemaSelf
Donald TrumpDonald TrumpSelf (archival footage)
Larry KingLarry KingSelf (archival footage)
Mitt RomneyMitt RomneySelf (archival footage)
Barack ObamaBarack ObamaSelf (archival footage)

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