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  • 2012
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  • 2012
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  • 1 h 30 m
Harvest of Empire

Summary Harvest of Empire takes an unflinching look at the role that U.S. economic and military interests played in triggering an unprecedented wave of migration that is transforming our nation’s cultural and economic landscape. From the wars for territorial expansion that gave the U.S. control of Puerto Rico, Cuba and more than half of Mexico,...

Directed By: Peter Getzels, Eduardo Lopez

  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • SnagFilms
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • SnagFilms
  • 1 h 30 m

Harvest of Empire

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Summary Harvest of Empire takes an unflinching look at the role that U.S. economic and military interests played in triggering an unprecedented wave of migration that is transforming our nation’s cultural and economic landscape. From the wars for territorial expansion that gave the U.S. control of Puerto Rico, Cuba and more than half of Mexico,...

Directed By: Peter Getzels, Eduardo Lopez

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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57% Positive
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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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57% Positive
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43% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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80
Sep 27, 2012
In an era of anti-immigrant fervor, this sobering and much-needed look at Latino migration is built on an undeniably optimistic premise: that once Americans have accurate facts, "they rarely allow injustices to stand."
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
75
Mar 7, 2013
As entertainment, this approach might be questionable. As a service, it would be valuable.
By Peter Hartlaub FULL REVIEW
70
Mar 1, 2013
As an analysis of the causes of migration, it is one-dimensional and unconvincing. But as a social history of Latinos in America, it is provocative and fascinating. And as an indictment of decades of economic injustice and covert military action committed in the name of freedom, it is devastating.
By Kerry Lengel FULL REVIEW
70
Sep 27, 2012
The filmmakers retain a touching faith that most Americans won't tolerate injustice when they know about it. This film is meant to teach them.
By Rachel Saltz FULL REVIEW
60
Oct 2, 2012
Cogent documentary makes the persuasive argument for the role that U.S. military and corporate interests have played in the influx of immigration from Latin American countries.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
60
Sep 27, 2012
Though its snapshot approach is uneven, Harvest is itself a valuable resource: a good starting point for a fuller perspective on this nation of immigrants.
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60
Sep 25, 2012
Harvest of Empire is never quite wrong, but it's effectiveness is inversely proportional to how hard it's trying.
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Release Date Sep 28, 2012
Duration 1 h 30 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website https://www.facebook.com/HarvestOfEmpire
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Awards

International Documentary Association
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

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