"Under The Same Moon" centers on a young boy's journey across the U.S./Mexican border to be united with his mother. Adrian Alonso stars as Carlitos, a Mexican adolescent living with his grandmother while his mother works as a maid in the U.S., hoping someday to send for her child. But when the grandmother dies unexpectedly, Carlitos must sneak across the border and seek out his mother. Featuring a supporting performance by America Ferrara of ABC's Ugly Betty. Under the Same Moon premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, where it received a standing ovation.
Immigration issues are of main concern for all of us.
View the film trailer: Under The Same Moon.
Blockbuster and Hollywood DVD rental stores carry the film.
Answer the following questions:
1. List all main characters. Tell about their personal traits or special qualities, and how they relate to one another. Write one paragraph for each main character.
2. Setting: List time, place, when, and where. Use complete sentences.
3. Plot: Write an essay of a least five (5) pages long. Tell about "what happens" in the story. Analyze and trace the director's development of time and sequence, internal conflict, and how the story arrives at its climax.
4. Click on.... Unite Families.... site and answer the following questions:
a. What are the Family Immigration details?
b. What are some possible solutions?
c. What action can you take?
Either e-mail your finished work to your teacher, or bring it in typed at your next weekly appointment time.
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