While many have justifiably discussed and debated the plight of migrants crossing into the United States in search of employment and a better life, much less is known of what happens to Central Americans who must first journey through Mexico on their way to the United States. Frequently, they are tortured, raped, robbed or even killed by any one of several groups including Mexico’s corrupt police, gangs, and railroad employees. This is the unforgettable story of Honduran migrant Maria, and what she endured in her struggle for a better life. Winner Audience Award World Cinema Documentary, 2006 Sundance Film Festival; Winner Silver Ariel Best Feature Length Documentary, 2006 Ariel Awards, Mexico.

This low-budget yet compelling documentary tells the story of a group of immigrants crossing the Mexico-Arizona border.