Wetback: The Undocumented Documentary

Filmmaker Arturo Perez Torres follows in the footsteps of two friends traveling on an extraordinary and extremely dangerous journey from Central America to North America.

On their journey they encounter gangs and vigilantes as well as border patrol. But these immigrants navigate real-life nightmares with uncanny calm, grace, and even humor in their perilous pursuit of a better life.

Winner, Spectrum Award, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
Winner, Best Documentary, Cinequest Film Festival
Winner, Audience Award, Chicago Latino Film Festival
Winner, Best Story, Festival Pamplona Punto de Vista

Product Information

• Release date: 2006
• Run time: Approx. 90 mins.

DVD Special Features

• Interview with filmaker Arturo Perez Torres