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Heartbreaking: Film Analysis

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This documentary is heartbreaking. The way that young children suffer and face many struggles is very tragic and risky. The film makes me realize how important it is to be brave and chase our dreams. According to the film, “Each year, the border patrol apprehends 100,000 children trying to enter the U.S.” (Cammisa). There are a lot of children trying to go to America each year. They face many challenges but still continue their journey. The saddest thing is that there are some mothers who do not care about what is their children going through in order to go to America. Kevin’s mother wanted him to go in order to work and help the family regardless of the risks and struggles he is going to face. When Kevin told her that he was leaving, she

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