Diego's Dream
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Diego's Dream tells the true story of a young man who crossed the border from Mexico to the United States when he was only eight years old.
Learn more at www.diegosdream.com.
I made this film to give a young Mexican immigrant a voice so he could share his story with the world. Many people, including powerful political figures, are quick to judge and condemn others based on their race or country of origin—I believe that this judgment comes primarily from a lack of understanding that we are all human beings, with hopes, fears, and dreams. It is my hope that sharing Diego's Dream will begin to eliminate this lack of understanding, and help those who might be inclined to hold prejudices to instead feel sincere concern for people like Diego.
Directed and edited by Peter C. Davidson
Told by Diego Catalan
Produced by Jeff Metcalf
Art by Cristina Estrada Cortes
Music credit:
"Clean Soul", "Danse Morialta",
"Light Thought var 1", "Reawakening"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
A young man tells his story of crossing the border from Mexico to the U.S. when he was only eight years old.
Click the video player above to watch the film.
Click here for information on past and future screenings.
Press and Reviews
"One of the most captivating films I’ve ever seen."
— Craig Wirth, ABC 4 Utah (KTVX)
"Diego's Dream broke my heart . . . this film is a 15-minute film that is made better than some of the best directors I've ever known."
— Sharon Anderson Morris, Director of FiReFilms
"We . . . have to show human compassion and help one person at a time. You can start today by spreading Diego's story, and in the process perhaps softening a few hearts that sorely need to be softened."
— Bruce Kasanoff in "Great Dreams, Limited Means"
Other articles:
"Breaking Barriers with Documentary Directors: FiRe Films Panel" - Charly Kuecks
"Student-Made Documentaries Aimed At Giving Voice To The Voiceless" - Dona Ibrahim, The Daily Utah Chronicle
Gallery
Art by Cristina Estrada Cortes.
Directed and edited by Peter C. Davidson
Told by Diego Joaquin Catalan
Produced by Jeff Metcalf
Art by Cristina Estrada Cortes
