The Girl (I) (2012): A young Texan mother who loses her child to foster care begins smuggling Mexicans across the border.
Director: David Riker
Writer: David Riker
Stars: Abbie Cornish, Will Patton and Santiago Maritza
Languages: English and Spanish (w/ English subtitles)
The movie reminds us that the immigration "problem" (note the quotes) at the southern border of the US has consequences to real human lives. While the story centers around an American single mother, the plight of the immigrants is also viewed through a different (than the usual "illegal") angle. The conversation between the father and the daughter about "bringing in a couple of teenagers who want to work" could have been a bit stronger and longer to make a point for why the immigrants try to cross the border, sometimes risking their lives. Then again, this movie uses pictures rather than words to drive home that point. As an Australian, Abbie Cornish does a great job portraying a Texan who can also speak some Spanish. Good acting by Cornish and the rest of the cast. The authentic view of rural Mexico is refreshing. My Rating: 7.5
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