A Better Life

Carlos, an illegal immigrant works as a gardener in LA in hopes of giving his teenage son a better life.  He desperately wants to move to a better neighborhood to keep his son out of gangs and into a better school.  When Carlos has his truck stolen the idea of the American Dream seems to be slipping away and the fight to get it back may cost him his son.

This was a very sweet and slowly paced character piece.  It was really well done, and although at times it felt a tad like an after school special, it is touching.  It conveys, without being patronizing, what so many immigrants face everyday and accept as part of their lives in this country.

Charmingly honest and captivatingly genuine.

*** Must See


Rated PG-13 (for language and violence)