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El Norte
Peasants, tired of beingnothing more than manual laborers, are discovered by the Guatemalan army. After the army destroys their village, a brother and sister, decide they must flee el Norte. After receiving help from friends and advice from a veteran immigrant on strategies for traveling, they make their way to Los Angeles.
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0:30 El Norte (35th Anniversary Fathom Events Trailer)
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Awards
- 1985 - Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen - nominated
- 1984 - Grand Prix des Amériques - - winner
- 1995 - National Film Registry - - winner
- 1984 - Grand Prix des Amériques - Best Film - winner
