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Film documents illegals in the "burbs" Immigration has become a major issue in the United States. This year in the US, May 1 has been declared "a day without Mexicans," when immigrants won't work or buy in order to show their importance to the economy. Here in San Miguel de Allende, it will be a day to show solidarity with the immigrant workers. The Center for Global Justice will mark the occasion with a film dealing with Mexican migration to the US. Farmingville documents the response of a Long Island suburb to the influx of illegal immigrants from Mexico. Anglos feel threatened by immigrants who take jobs the Anglos don't want anyway. Others come to the defense of the immigrants, who themselves seek positive ways to relate to the larger community. Charges and countercharges of lawlessness and racism escalate into violence that tears the community apart. This provocative, complex and emotionally charged film was a prizewinner at the Sundance Film Festival. For more information call the Center for Global Justice at 150-0025. Film showing: Farmingville Sponsored by Center for Global Justice Tuesday, May 2, 4pm Teatro Santa Ana, Insurgentes 25 50 pesos |