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A Day Without A Mexican
PLEASE THIS IS NOT A FLAME MEXICANS OR NON ENGLISH SPEAKING PEOPLE. DO SO AND YOUR COMMENTS WILL BE REMOVED WITHOUT NOTICE.
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California is in shock. The economic, political and social implications of this disaster threaten the Golden State’s way of life. We delve into the lives of four characters: Mary Jo Quintana, teacher and housewife; Senator Abercrombie, suddenly upgraded to Governor; Louis Mcclaire, ranch owner and agribusiness representative; and Lila Rodriguez, reporter and apparently the only Latina left behind. For all of them, “the disappearance” forces the cracks in their private lives wide open.
Experts pose questions and offer theories: Could this be a UFO kidnapping? Biological terrorism? The Apocalypse and Latinos are the chosen ones? Or perhaps they just left because they were tired of being taken for granted.
As time goes by, the State continues to deteriorate: Garbage has taken over the streets and tears are permanently painted on the faces of most citizens as the 5th largest economy in the world tumbles. The realization that what has disappeared is the very thing that keeps the “California Dream” running – cooks, gardeners, policemen, nannies, doctors, farm and construction workers, entertainers, athletes, as well as the largest growing market of consumers – has turned Latinos and their return into the number one priority in the State.
Of course there are those who disagree. A baseball inscribed with hate and ignorance, is tossed at Lila Rodriguez. The last hope for answers has been destroyed. But as despair turns into quiet sorrow, deeply felt memories and heartfelt appreciation yield unexpected results.
Misunderstandings and humorous situations abound, making this a comedic satire…a modern fable, lesson included.
Description: This video "mockumentary" presents a world suddenly devoid of all Mexicans and explores the effects on society (California in particular) through a variety of news flashes, interviews and colorful commentary. Serious issue-raising filmmaking can be fun. A Day Without A Mexican makes very clear in its 28 minutes of mock investigative reporting, what it would be like if there were no Mexicans in California.
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Now what would happen? Would you work as a bus boy? Would you work in the fields to pick produce?
I myself have never thought anything of stooping low to get a job done. I don't care if I'm the janitor, so long as I get paid fare wages and work reasonable hours.
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Last edited by Cynthetiq; 05-05-2004 at 02:03 PM..
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