2014
Not Rated
GathrFilms
1 h 25 m

2014
Not Rated
GathrFilms
1 h 25 m

Summary The body of an unidentified immigrant is found in the Arizona Desert. In an attempt to retrace his path and discover his story, director Marc Silver and Gael Garcia Bernal embed themselves among migrant travelers on their own mission to cross the border, providing rare insight into the human stories which are so often ignored in the immi...

Documentary

Directed By: Marc Silver

Written By: Mark Monroe, Marisa Clifford, Kurban Kassam

2014
Not Rated
GathrFilms
1 h 25 m

2014
Not Rated
GathrFilms
1 h 25 m

Who is Dayani Cristal?

Name: Who is Dayani Cristal?
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2014-04-25
Duration: 1 min 25 s
Rating: 55
Cast: Gael García Bernal, Charles Harding, Lorena Ivón Ton Quevedo, Alejandro Solalinde, Robin Reineke

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Marc Silver

Written By: Mark Monroe, Marisa Clifford, Kurban Kassam

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Arizona Republic

May 29, 2014

The plain facts, presented without commentary, are an effective plea for a more compassionate immigration policy.

By Barbara VanDenburgh FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

Apr 22, 2014

It all remains cohesive, even poetic, and puts what had to have been formidable reporting to excellent use.

By Daphne Howland FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Apr 24, 2014

A movie whose techniques present problems not containable by the noble intentions of its makers.

By Nicolas Rapold FULL REVIEW

Slant Magazine

Apr 21, 2014

As informative, revealing, and occasionally poignant as some of the unearthed revelations are, the doc is ultimately hampered by a level of self-congratulation that nearly undoes its effectiveness as an activist polemic.

By Kenji Fujishima FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Pulse Films, Canana Films, Canana USA, Candescent Films, Rise Films

Release Date Apr 25, 2014

Duration 1 h 25 m

Rating Not Rated

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Website https://www.facebook.com/whoisdayanicristal

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Awards

Sundance Film Festival

• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

Abu Dhabi Film Festival

• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

Cork International Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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Gael García Bernal

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Charles Harding

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Lorena Ivón Ton Quevedo

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Alejandro Solalinde

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Robin Reineke

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Bruce Anderson

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Rafaela Martínez

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Kenia Yadina Cruz Rivas

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Delver Antonio Sandres Turcio

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Cristóbal Sandres

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Astrid Kaemper

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Bianca Micheletti

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Luis Alexis Martínez Escato

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George Economidis

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Arnoldo Camacho Vázquez

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Alsi Alvarado Castro

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Ana Griselda Alvarado

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Andrea Sánchez

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Arminda Lemus

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Arnoldo Flores Agustín

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