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Amaraica

Amaraica

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Amaraica

2020

1h 35m

5.5(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

An undocumented immigrant, Roberto, seeks a way to become lawful, but all efforts are put on hold when he becomes a new father at the onset of the US government's 'Zero Tolerance' child separation policy at the US / Mexico border.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Gerardo Davila

Gerardo Davila

Officer Nuñez

Nikki Dixon

Nikki Dixon

Tina

Carl Bailey

Carl Bailey

Officer Craig Smith

Richard Haylor

Richard Haylor

Keith Hill

Lynn Andrews III

Lynn Andrews III

Officer Spike Carter

Edgar Arreola

Edgar Arreola

Larry

Allen Cummins

Bar Patron

Cynthia Santiago

Cynthia Santiago

Vital Stats Nurse

Matt Williams

Frank (Betty's husband)

Cassie Shea Watson

Cassie Shea Watson

Nancy

Creative team

Directed by: Tim Sparks
Produced by: Kori Sparks
Tim Sparks

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