La tragedia de Macario [videorecording] / Cineveliz presents a Pablo Veliz film ; produced by Pablo Veliz and Jeff Horny ; written and directed by Pablo Veliz.
Title from container. Rogelio Ramos, Milicent Figueroa, Tina Rodriguez, Victor Agustin, Juanita Castro, Tony Gandara. "Based on the worst immigrant tragedy in the history of America"--Container. Special features: Behind the scenes; Trailers.
Summary:
Cuando su pueblo natal de Sabinas Hidalgo ya no puede proveer mas que frijoles y torillas, Macario, un campesino mexicano sueña con cruzar la frontera en búsqueda de trabajo y una vida mas digna para su esposa. Nisiquiera la intervención divina podrá salvar a Macario de su destino, como lo indica el titulo de la película. A Mexican peasant finds himself drawn uncontrollably to thoughts of crossing the border to find work and a more dignified life for his wife. The struggles get harder and he decides to set out on this dangerous journey, guided by faith and determination.
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