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Desert angel / Big Pup Film presents ; in association with Sons of Rigor Films, Sevana Films ; a film by Vincent DeLuca ; directed by Vincent DeLuca ; produced by Vincent DeLuca [and 5 others].
- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- Spanish
- Subjects (All):
- Illegal immigration--United States.
- Illegal immigration.
- Noncitizens--United States.
- Noncitizens.
- Refugees--Legal status, laws, etc--United States.
- Refugees.
- Rescue work--Mexican-American Border Region.
- Rescue work.
- United States--Emigration and immigration.
- United States.
- Genre:
- Documentary films.
- Nonfiction films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 video file (87 min.)) : sound, color
- Place of Publication:
- [Portland, Oregon] : Collective Eye Films, [2024]
- Language Note:
- In English and Spanish with English subtitles.
- Summary:
- After building a successful career and gaining legal status, a twist of fate rocks Rafael Larraenza's comfortable middle-class existence and draws him back to the US/Mexico border. The first to systematically search for lost immigrants, Rafael is a highly esteemed hero in Latin American communities, having spent the last 25 years searching the treacherous deserts and mountains for immigrants in need of rescue--saving hundreds of lives and recovering the remains of those who perished attempting to cross.
- Participant:
- Featuring Rafael Larraenza.
- Credits:
- Cinematography, TinNgai Chan ; editing, Jillian Corsie, Daniela I. Quiroz ; music, Carlos José Alvarez.
- Notes:
- Description based on online resource; title from title frames (Docuseek2, viewed September 16, 2025).
- ISBN:
- 1-4464-8054-2
- Publisher Number:
- ce-desert Docuseek2
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