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TOP PICKS from our volunteers
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The Devil's highway: A TRUE STORY
by luis alberto urrea
"In May 2001, a group of men attempted to cross the border into the desert of southern Arizona, through the deadliest region of the continent, a place called the Devil’s Highway. Twelve came back out.
The Devil’s Highway is a story of astonishing courage and strength, of an epic battle against circumstance. These 26 men would look the Devil in the eyes – and some of them would not blink."
solito
by javier zamora
"A young poet tells the inspiring story of his migration from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine in this 'gripping memoir' (NPR) of bravery, hope, and finding family."
the long walk of carlos guerrero
directed by joseph mathew
The odyssey of survival of an undocumented New York City chef and a young girl from El Salvador, after they get stranded in the desert of southern Arizona
I SURVIVED FIVE DAYS IN ONE OF THE u.S.'S DEADLIEST DESERTS
dora rodriguez's story
"With each passing year, the Arizona desert proves deadlier for migrants making their way into the U.S. But the journey has always been treacherous: Over four decades ago, Dora Rodriguez (now a Humane Borders board member) and her group lost 13 lives as they tried to cross the desert, in one of the most haunting incidents of its time. Her photo, taken during rescue, became a symbol of hope – and built momentum within the Sanctuary Movement. Dora's commitment to migrant human rights endures to this day." (Produced by Al Jazeera)
AMERICAN SCAR
THE NEW YORKER DOCUMENTARY
In this 2022 documentary, environmental advocates reveal shocking footage of the damage to the Arizona borderlands as all environmental laws were waived for construction of the border wall. The film raises questions about the wall's impacts on people and endangered/sensitive species as well as peoples in this picturesque and biologically-diverse part of the world. (directed by Daniel Lombroso)
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We asked Humane Borders volunteers for their top picks for those who wish to learn more about the migrant experience, immigration, U.S. border policies, and the borderlands environment. If you have a suggestion, please email: info@humaneborders.org.
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