This half-hour documentary provides a personal view of the history of Mexican immigration to the United States. Based on the work of anthropologist Dr. Robert Alvarez, the film follows Alvarez and his 10-year-old son, Luis, as they recreate the journey which their family's ancestors made in coming north from Mexico a number of generations ago.

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For more information about this topic, check out the following links:

• Memorias del Silencio: Footprints of the Borderland: This project is the culmination of a series of creative writing workshops for migrant farm workers. Hear the voices of those who have crossed at El Paso in contemporary times.

The Trail North (1983)

• California Public Broadcasting Commission
• Pacific Mountain Network Program Fund