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A Better Life

A Better Life

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4 reviews

Carlos, a Mexican gardener, is struggling to raise his 14 year-old son in a tough Los Angeles neighbourhood, whilst living in fear of...

Certificate12

Duration93 mins

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  • oliver, 14
  • 2 reviews

review of better life

4 stars

25 Jun 2019

i really enjoyed this film because it sheds light on what truly happens to Mexican immigrants who just want a life in the states it also uses a use of light which is quite a dark theme which adds to the emotion of the film it also was not an easy watch as it displayed a young teenager and his father traveling place to place trying to find their truck after it had been stolen by another and the juxtaposition between southern Americans and northern Americans and luxury’s we take for granted

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