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Miniseries – Immigration Nation

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A deep look at the state of U.S. immigration, utilizing unprecedented access to ICE operations and moving portraits of immigrants.
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Immigration Nation — Miniseries

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A rare and expansive look into the consequences of unfettered power, Immigration Nation is a powerful, harrowing indictment of the current state of American immigration.

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Karen Muller Boston Globe 08/07/2020
Offers a wrenching look into the callousness and ambiguity present in the ways those laws are enforced. Go to Full Review Carlos Aguilar The Playlist 08/07/2020
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As taxing to watch as it is, one can appreciate the quality and purposeful vision of the craftsmanship. While there are static interviews, a large portion of the footage was capture as tense situations unfolded. Go to Full Review Melanie McFarland Salon.com 08/04/2020
A useful parable to enable the layman's understanding of, as human rights attorney Becca Heller eloquently explains, "the brilliance of any bureaucratic system whose net result is fear and trauma." Go to Full Review Deirdre Molumby entertainment.ie 12/30/2020
'Immigration Nation' is most effective in its first three episodes. But, as mentioned previously, its greatest strength is in the way that it humanises those individuals that the system seeks to dehumanise. Go to Full Review Alison Foreman Mashable 12/30/2020
This series is most threatening to the present administration not because it employs a rhetoric too powerful to be ignored, but because it is fair, thorough, and true. Go to Full Review Steve Murray ArtsATL 09/12/2020
It puts names and faces to people that the White House has tried to turn into an anonymous brown blur. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris L 01/20/2023 An amazing look into the horrible acts committed by the American immigration system. A must-see. Will break your heart. See more phil f 01/29/2022 If you really care and wanna know what's going on at our border every American needs to see this series. It opened my eyes and answered a lot of my questions. To me it's not a Republican or a Democrat problem it's a humanitarian issue that every human being needs to view to even try and understand! See more 01/21/2022 This is amazing series, the harsh part of it I got through that process back in 2009, very dramatic part of my life, the sad part is that they will fabricate some felony charge like from MOTOR VEHICLE CODE (regarding receiving Your drivers license at the address You don't reside- friend house etc) which is nowadays 2022 not even a law no more, hit you with the felony and deport you, and then no US company/embassy won't hire you no matter how fly you are. 13 Years passed still heartbreaking to watch. Definitely worth watching thou. ICE- Thanks for emotional damage and destroyed life. Cheers from Ashgabat. See more 11/29/2020 This is an incredibly amazing documentary that everyone should see. Everyone. See more 10/13/2020 This series is biased and doesn't examine the issue fully. It felt like an attempt to push a point of view on the audience. See more 09/11/2020 Inaccurate, full of propaganda and mistruths. See more Read all reviews
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Christina Clusiau

Executive Producer

Christina Clusiau

Director

Dan Cogan

Executive Producer

Shaul Schwarz

Director

Brandon Hill

Executive Producer

Jenny Raskin

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 3, 2020 Installing Fear The Trump administration expands the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency and changes its mandate; now, agents can deport anyone, including two fathers separated from their children. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 3, 2020 Maintaining Vigilance In immigration court, managed out of the Department of Justice and operating by its own rules, Josué asks to be reunited with his family. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 3, 2020 Power of the Vote U.S. military veteran César tries to get politicians to ease his undocumented status; he is one of many veterans seeking relief. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 3, 2020 The New Normal In North Carolina, ICE tries to pressure a newly elected sheriff, but activists fight back; a Florida politician exploits on immigrant fears. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 3, 2020 The Right Way Asylum seeker Berta is held by ICE for 17 months as a cautionary tale for others; as asylum laws get stricter, exiles face greater hardships. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 3, 2020 Prevention Through Deterrence Camerina's efforts to identify and recover her son -- one of thousands who disappeared crossing the border -- prove heartbreakingly wrenching. Details

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Season Info

Director
Christina Clusiau, Shaul Schwarz
Executive Producer
Christina Clusiau, Dan Cogan, Brandon Hill, Jenny Raskin, Shaul Schwarz, Christian Thompson
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 3, 2020
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