The Unbroken Sky
Synopsis:
In 1950s California, an undocumented Mexican teenager struggles to stay in school while working weekends with his family in the fields and dodging the authorities to avoid deportation. Based on the beloved books by Francisco Jiménez.
Country:
USA
Language:
English dialogue, with Arabic subtitle
Duration:
25 minutes
Production Year:
2023 (Middle East Premiere)
About the Directors:
Josh Peterson lives in Berkeley, California. Growing up as an expatriate in Lebanon, Syria, and Italy, he developed a passion for world cinema that builds bridges across borders. As a freelancer, he has edited major documentaries like Born This Way and Skin of Glass. He has also written and directed several award-winning fiction films, including shorts Forest Born and Thirsty, and the feature Like Reply Share.
