Title: The forgotten Americans
Description: Companion to the the documentary film entitled The Forgotten Americans broadcasted on PBS which explores the rural Hispanic-American communities and neighborhoods located within 150 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border that lack basic services and infrastructure. Includes information on Las Colonias, filmmaker's journal, classroom resources, photographs and interactive exercises.
Subjects: Slums, Urban poor, Hispanic Americans, Forgotten Americans (Motion picture)
Places: Mexican-American Border Region, New Southwest