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Amaraica

2020-11-04 · 95 min · ★ 5.5

Drama

An undocumented immigrant, Roberto, seeks a way to become lawful, but all efforts are put on hold when he becomes a new father at the onset of the US government's 'Zero Tolerance' child separation policy at the US / Mexico border.

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Directors
Tim Sparks
Production companies
Sparkstar
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gerardo DavilaGerardo DavilaOfficer Nuñez
Nikki DixonNikki DixonTina
Carl BaileyCarl BaileyOfficer Craig Smith
Richard HaylorRichard HaylorKeith Hill
Lynn Andrews IIILynn Andrews IIIOfficer Spike Carter
Edgar ArreolaEdgar ArreolaLarry
Allen CumminsBar Patron
Cynthia SantiagoCynthia SantiagoVital Stats Nurse
Matt WilliamsFrank (Betty's husband)
Cassie Shea WatsonCassie Shea WatsonNancy
Robert JohnsonRobert JohnsonPolice Chief
April HartmanApril HartmanFemale Officer
Roni HummelMrs. Hernandez
LabeaudBank Teller
Aldo VerásteguiAldo VerásteguiRoberto
Raymond TostadoPablo
Michael P. GardnerICE Agent #1
Jeffrey GrayMarv
Patrick McAlisterBank Manager
Josey ArreolaManuela

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