El Paso del Norte/The Pass of the North is a documentary film on the little-told story of immigration through the heart of our southern border. For most of the 20th century, to think of immigration was to think of Ellis Island and the bittersweet stories of generations of immigrants whose lives were touched as they passed through that landmark location. Usually overlooked in the national story of immigration has been our southwestern border.

Millions of immigrants passed through this border on their way to becoming Americans. Many made the harrowing journey over well-worn paths, following the steps of hundreds of thousands of travelers before them. For many, the path led through El Paso -- El Paso del Norte -- the pass of the north. 


Paso al Norte Museum: The planned Paso al Norte Immigration History Museum will commemorate the histories of thousands of individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and nationalities who moved northward into the present-day United States. The museum will feature exhibits and educational programs that celebrate and preserve this vital heritage.

El Paso del Norte/The Pass of the North is national documentary focusing on the history of immigration and migration through the El Paso and Juarez region. Drawing on the rich visual record of the region including dramatic historical photographs going back to the turn of the century, the El Paso del Norte/The Pass of the North documentary will include interviews, historical and contemporary footage, dramatic voiceovers of now-deceased immigrants and impressionistic recreations.

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