{"id":1509,"date":"2022-03-23T12:23:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T19:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/?p=1509"},"modified":"2022-03-23T13:24:18","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T20:24:18","slug":"por-mi-hija-gripping-and-evocative-encourages-dialogue-about-immigration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/2022\/por-mi-hija-gripping-and-evocative-encourages-dialogue-about-immigration\/","title":{"rendered":"Por Mi Hija * Gripping And Evocative &#8211; Encourages Dialogue About Immigration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pormihija.poster.2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1512\" width=\"169\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pormihija.poster.2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pormihija.poster.2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pormihija.poster.2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A young couple from Mexico decides to come to the U.S. in search of the &#8220;American Dream&#8221; &#8212; illegals in a foreign country, no family, no friends. They are forced to confront the choices they have made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Eshaan M. comments, \u201c<em>Por Mi Hija<\/em> is a gripping, evocative film; it does its part to encourage dialogue about immigration and the journeys of illegal immigrants to the U.S. while greatly entertaining audiences. The film\u2019s cinematography further enhances the engaging storyline.\u201d See his full review and interview with director, Fernando Rodriguez below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Por Mi Hija<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Eshaan M, age 16, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Por Mi Hija<\/em> is a gripping, evocative film; it does its part to encourage dialogue about immigration and the journeys of illegal immigrants to the U.S. while greatly entertaining audiences. The film\u2019s cinematography further enhances the engaging storyline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Enjoy Eshaan M.&#039;s review of Por Mi Hija\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yzgfqhc4bc8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Por Mi Hija<\/em> follows Leo (Christopher Bustos) and Emma (Daniela Vidaurre), a newlywed couple from the small town of Jalostotitl\u00e1n, Mexico. Leo\u2019s friend helps him get a job in Fresno, California, and the two head north as illegal immigrants to start a new life.&nbsp; Soon they must confront the reality that their new life in America isn\u2019t all that it\u2019s cut out to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Enjoy Eshaan M.&#039;s interview with Fernando Rodriguez and Daniela Vildaure about Por Mi Hija.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rZyDXJ9_-Bk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pormihija.a-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1513\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pormihija.a-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pormihija.a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pormihija.a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pormihija.a.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The acting, cinematography, and storyline of the film all come together to make <em>Por Mi Hija<\/em> a unique experience. The film jumps back and forth in time, using color and light to indicate these shifts. Director Fernando Rodriguez ensured this isn\u2019t disorienting to audiences; rather, he keeps viewers interested throughout the hour-long feature film. Rodriguez also wrote the script, which contains a melodious mix of Spanish (about 90%) and English (about 10%). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PorMiHija.thumb_-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1514\" width=\"225\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PorMiHija.thumb_-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PorMiHija.thumb_-1024x818.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PorMiHija.thumb_-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/PorMiHija.thumb_.jpg 1218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bustos, Vidaurre, and young Luciana Elisa Qui\u00f1onez, who plays the character of the same name, deliver their lines with beautiful conviction. Their eyes speak just as they do, and their body language syncs up perfectly with the mood of the scene. The cinematography is remarkable as well; especially towards the beginning and during tense scenes\u2014the use of light and framing of scenes adds layers to the film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Por Mi Hija <\/em>promotes staying together despite difficulties, taking risks, never running from challenges, and, at its heart, the film\u2019s all about empathy: empathy for immigrants, yes, but also for all those around you. <em>Por Mi Hija<\/em> contains racism, blood, slight profanity, and alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Por Mi Hija<\/em> 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 13 to 18, plus adults. <em>Por Mi Hija<\/em> is available now on digital and DVD.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A young couple from Mexico decides to come to the U.S. in search of the &#8220;American Dream&#8221; &#8212; illegals in a foreign country, no family, no friends. 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