In vivid verite detail, MY AMERICAN GIRLS chronicles the joys and struggles over a year in the lives of the Ortiz family, first generation immigrants from the Dominican Republic. Matthews’ film captures the rewards - and costs - of pursuing the American dream. From hard-working parents, who imagine retiring to their rural homeland, to fast-tracking American-born daughters, caught between their parent’s values and their own, the film encompasses the contradictions of contemporary immigrant life. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 8.9/10 | |
Released: | July 3, 2001 | |
Runtime: | 62 min | |
Genres: | Documentary | |
Crew: | Aaron Matthews | |
augusts1 : Contains spoilers. Click to show. I like it since it's not something I'd choose to do irl lol. I think one of them will make...