Amaraica

2020

1h 35m

5.5(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

An undocumented immigrant, Roberto, seeks a way to become lawful, but all efforts are put on hold when he becomes a new father at the onset of the US government's 'Zero Tolerance' child separation policy at the US / Mexico border.

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Cast & Crew

39 members

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Gerardo Davila

Officer Nuñez

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Nikki Dixon

Tina

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Carl Bailey

Officer Craig Smith

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Richard Haylor

Keith Hill

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Lynn Andrews III

Officer Spike Carter

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Edgar Arreola

Larry

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Allen Cummins

Bar Patron

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Cynthia Santiago

Vital Stats Nurse

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Matt Williams

Frank (Betty's husband)

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Cassie Shea Watson

Nancy

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Robert Johnson

Police Chief

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April Hartman

Female Officer

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Roni Hummel

Mrs. Hernandez

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Labeaud

Bank Teller

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Aldo Verástegui

Roberto

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Raymond Tostado

Pablo

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Michael P. Gardner

ICE Agent #1

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Jeffrey Gray

Marv

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Patrick McAlister

Bank Manager

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Josey Arreola

Manuela

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Becky Nitschke

Intake Officer

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David Slayter

Defense Attorney

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Brandi Price

Doctor

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Holly Moore

Kimberly

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Holly Moore

Labor Receptionist

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Al Rosa

Raul

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Shondra Marie

IA Chief

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Ben Tinsley

Immigration Attorney

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Ivy Opdyke

Judy

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Inna Selinger

Heidi Smith

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Lorrie Chilcoat

Betty

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Allen Warchol

Jeweler

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Salas Manuel

Cousin Martin

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Greg Jake Gibbins

Bartender

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Sterling Horning

Bank Teller

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Cody Beachum

Judge

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Alexandra Cabada

Warehouse Receptionist

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Hector Alcala Jr.

Juan

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Karina Lechuga

Juana

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