The In Between
Robie Flores | Documentary, Experimental
2024 | 83 minutes | United States, Mexico
A lyrical and personal documentary essay about finding joy in the aftermath of grief, and a nuanced and unexpected portrait of the US/Mexico border.
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Synopsis
Following the death of her brother, filmmaker Robie Flores returns to her hometown Eagle Pass on the Texas-Mexico border, yearning to turn back time. Immersed in the unruly experiences of adolescence—quinceañeras, Selena, Rio Grande River excursions, teen makeovers, and beyond—she rediscovers the intricacies of the home her brother adored and she once overlooked. What emerges is a playful dance between a personal and collective coming-of-age portrait of borderland youth and Robie herself as she reclaims joy in the aftermath of grief.
Through her own personal and family journey, Robie delicately unveils a nuanced and unexpected portrayal of the US/Mexico border. Going beyond the headlines of sensationalist media coverage of border issues, her intimate exploration offers a humanizing perspective that captures the vibrancy of a thriving bi-cultural and bi-national community, celebrating the resilience and spirit of its residents.
Reviews
“★★★★. A heart-stirring journey which ponders the joy and pain of adolescence and the ongoing struggle of finding joy in the midst of grief.” — Justin Bower, Loud and Clear Reviews
“An affecting film… a finely-tuned reflection on learning from experience.” — Peter Martin, Screen Anarchy
“A thoughtful meditation on nostalgia, grief, and what life really looks like on the border.” — Doyin Oyeniyi, Texas Monthly
“In these times of manufactured paranoia about border security, we need fewer… pundits who don’t know anything about life on the border, and more art like Flores’ film.” — Francesca D’Annunzio, Texas Observer
“Provides a level of nuance that’s rare for depictions of the border in movies… At a time when the border has become fodder for hate, it's refreshing to see a movie that highlights the humanity at its center.” — Alejandra Martínez, The Austin Chronicle
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Pragda subjects
Culture + Identity
Family
Latin American Studies
Latinx
Migration Studies
North America
Sociology
Youth
Keywords
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Festivals
SXSW South by Southwest Film & TV Festival; San Diego Latino Film Festival - Best Frontera Feature Film; Lost River Film Festival; New Orleans Film Festival – Best Southern Feature; Cleveland Film Festival; International Film Festival Boston; Bentonville Film Festival; Filmfest München; CineFestival San Antonio; Middlebury New Filmmakers Film Festival; New York Latino Film Festival; El Paso Film Festival; Monterrey International Film Festival; Vancouver International Film Festival; Morelia International Film Festival; The Latinx Showcase at NYU
DIRECTOR: Robie Flores
NATIONALITY: United States, Mexico
YEAR: 2024
GENRE: Documentary, Experimental
LANGUAGE: English; Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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