Joaquin Movie Analysis
Was there a character whose story you found particularly moving? How so?
A character who story i found particularly moving was Alejandro, because he has the potential to grow and be an example not only for his community but also to this country.
Are you or is someone you know undocumented? What struggles do you or this person face as a result?
Back in high school I had a lot of undocumented friends, and is incredible how hard they work to accomplish their dreams, but deep inside them i was able to feel the lack of hope they have. Since, they were not able to be part of the community by having their licenses, etc.
What did you learn from the film that you did not know already? Has it changed your perspective in any way? If so, how? …show more content…
Which make them carry their future, and their family’s future in their back.
The American Dream has always been about the ability to improve your life through hard work. In the film, Joaquin is the first in his family to graduate from high school; Ola’s mother started her own bakery that now employs Americans. Are these examples of the American Dream? If so, why? If not, what disqualifies them? How would you define the American Dream and is anyone entitled to its promises? In my opinion those are great examples of the American Dream, because they are not only worked hard to accomplish their dreams. They are seeing results from it, which gives them hope and faith. That not matter where you are, you can still be who you want to be, and work hard always pay off, and be able employs Americas should be
Alejandro is an ideal candidate for the marines and wants to put his life on the line for our country. Do you think allowing willing undocumented Americans to join the military would be good for our
A character who story i found particularly moving was Alejandro, because he has the potential to grow and be an example not only for his community but also to this country.
Are you or is someone you know undocumented? What struggles do you or this person face as a result?
Back in high school I had a lot of undocumented friends, and is incredible how hard they work to accomplish their dreams, but deep inside them i was able to feel the lack of hope they have. Since, they were not able to be part of the community by having their licenses, etc.
What did you learn from the film that you did not know already? Has it changed your perspective in any way? If so, how? …show more content…
Which make them carry their future, and their family’s future in their back.
The American Dream has always been about the ability to improve your life through hard work. In the film, Joaquin is the first in his family to graduate from high school; Ola’s mother started her own bakery that now employs Americans. Are these examples of the American Dream? If so, why? If not, what disqualifies them? How would you define the American Dream and is anyone entitled to its promises? In my opinion those are great examples of the American Dream, because they are not only worked hard to accomplish their dreams. They are seeing results from it, which gives them hope and faith. That not matter where you are, you can still be who you want to be, and work hard always pay off, and be able employs Americas should be
Alejandro is an ideal candidate for the marines and wants to put his life on the line for our country. Do you think allowing willing undocumented Americans to join the military would be good for our