Harvest of Empire
SnagFilms | Release Date: September 28, 2012 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
66
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Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanSep 27, 2012
In an era of anti-immigrant fervor, this sobering and much-needed look at Latino migration is built on an undeniably optimistic premise: that once Americans have accurate facts, "they rarely allow injustices to stand." Read full review
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San Francisco ChroniclePeter HartlaubMar 7, 2013
As entertainment, this approach might be questionable. As a service, it would be valuable. Read full review
70
Arizona RepublicKerry LengelMar 1, 2013
As an analysis of the causes of migration, it is one-dimensional and unconvincing. But as a social history of Latinos in America, it is provocative and fascinating. And as an indictment of decades of economic injustice and covert military action committed in the name of freedom, it is devastating. Read full review
70
The New York TimesRachel SaltzSep 27, 2012
The filmmakers retain a touching faith that most Americans won't tolerate injustice when they know about it. This film is meant to teach them. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckOct 2, 2012
Cogent documentary makes the persuasive argument for the role that U.S. military and corporate interests have played in the influx of immigration from Latin American countries. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesSheri LindenSep 27, 2012
Though its snapshot approach is uneven, Harvest is itself a valuable resource: a good starting point for a fuller perspective on this nation of immigrants. Read full review
60
Village VoiceMichael NordineSep 25, 2012
Harvest of Empire is never quite wrong, but it's effectiveness is inversely proportional to how hard it's trying. Read full review
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