Narrated by Hollywood and Broadway actress Maria Cochita Alonso, Crossing Our Borders analyzes dictatorships, revolutions, and populist leaders that have made good governance impossible in Latin-America, forcing millions to flee to the US and other developed nations. The documentary focuses on Hugo Chaves and his “Bolivarian Revolution” in Venezuela.

Though Latin America countries are blessed with natural wealth, they are also riddled with poverty and inequality caused by undemocratic leaders from both the far  left and the far right  that drive their citizens away. These leaders promise a solution to the poverty and crime plaguing their nations, but their true motive is to remain in power.

Crossing Our Borders features analyses from leading Latin American experts, and eye-witness reports from political expatriates from Latin America. The  various contributions exhibited in the film from prominent Latin newspapers,  TV stations, witnesses and justice organizations from the US and Latin America provide an inside view of the problems in Latin American countries and the massive immigration into the US.

In addition to the documentary, a 16-page booklet in English and Spanish will be available for the educational market. The film is also available in Spanish.

Winner of Best Documentary, Hoboken International Film Festival 2010

Articles on Crossing Our Borders:
http://www.eluniversal.com/2010/06/06/til_art_crossing-the-border_1927711.shtml
http://www.eluniversal.com/2010/06/06/latie_blog_oliver-pica(stone)pi_06A3972411.shtm

Watch Gladys Bensimon's Interview about the film on CNN en Espanol (in Spanish)

Watch a trailer here (WMV file) 1 min
 
2009
HBR Productions