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Title:

Split decision [videorecording] / [presented by] La Sonrisa Productions ; produced, directed and edited by Marcy Garriott.

Format:

[videorecording] /

Publisher:

First Run Features,

Copyright Date:

2002

Description:

1 videodisc (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Chavez, Jesus.
Chavez, Jesus--Biografía.
Boxers (Sports)--United States.--Biography.
Boxers (Sports)--Mexico--Biography.
Boxing--United States.
Boxing--Mexico.
Aliens--United States.
Deportation--United States.
Emigration and immigration law--United States.
Immigrants--United States.--Case studies.
Criminals--United States--Case studies.
Boxeadores--Estados Unidos--Biografía.
Boxadores--México--Biografía.
United States--Government policy.--Government policy.
United States--Emigration and immigration.--Case studies.

Other Authors:

Garriott, Marcy.
Garriott, Robert.
Guzman, Joel.
Sonrisa Productions.
First-Run Features (Firm)

Notes:

Bonus features: Epilogue: the return of El Matador; interview with director Marcy Garriott; trailer gallery.

Summary:

Chronicles the rise of Jesus "El Matador" Chavez through the professional boxing ranks to number one contender for the World Championship when the U.S. government enacted two tough immigration laws that ordered the immediate deportation of all non-U.S. citizens with a criminal conviction. Despite his clear rehabilitation Jesus, with a prior conviction for armed robbery, was deported to Mexico.

OCLC:

(OCoLC)54533392
(OCoLC)54832419

Locations:

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)

BGPE251 -- Perry Public Library (Perry)