The Return - Family Separation
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Directed by Jeremy S. Levine • Documentary • 2025 • 25 minutes
"The Return - Family Separation" portrays the challenges faced by 12-year-old Geovanny and his family. After being apprehended at the U.S. border and separated from his father for six months due to the U.S. family separation policy, Geovanny returns to Guatemala a changed boy. Once a star student, he drops out of school, while his father, burdened by debt from their failed attempt to reach the U.S., fears losing his land and livelihood. An unexpected call from the U.S. offers a glimmer of hope to change their circumstances. Filmed over six years, the documentary explores themes of family bonds across borders, the resilience of a father and son striving to reunite, and the long-term impact of U.S. immigration policy.
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