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A Better Life is a 2011 American drama film directed by Chris Weitz and written by Eric Eason, based on a story by Roger L. Simon. It stars Demián Bichir as an undocumented immigrant gardener in Los Angeles who, along with his teenage son, attempts to find his stolen truck. The film received a limited release in the United States on June 24 ...
Jul 28, 2011 · Carlos Galindo is a Mexican single parent who works as a gardener in California and tries to give his son Luis a better life. The film explores the challenges of immigration, gangs, and police in East L.A. through the father-son relationship.
- (17K)
- Drama, Romance
- Chris Weitz
- 2011-07-28
A Better Life is a 2011 drama film about a Mexican immigrant father and son in Los Angeles. The film has positive reviews from critics and audiences, and explores themes of family, immigration, and crime.
- (107)
- Chris Weitz
- PG-13
- Demián Bichir
Jul 6, 2011 · A film about a father and son who search for a stolen truck in Los Angeles, facing the challenges of immigration and poverty. Read the review by Roger Ebert, who praises the performances and the director Chris Weitz.
A gardener in East L.A. struggles to keep his son away from gangs and immigration agents while trying to give his son the opportunities he never had. The film follows their journey of bonding, conflict, and sacrifice as they face the challenges of undocumented immigration and American culture.
A Better Life. Illegal immigrant and hardworking single dad Carlos Galindo (Demian Bichir) embarks on a physical and spiritual journey in order to reconnect with his teenage son and keep him from getting pulled into the local gang life. From director Chris Weitz (About a Boy), A Better Life is a touching & poignant story that critics call ...
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Feb 25, 2011 · From the director of About a Boy comes A BETTER LIFE -- a touching, poignant, multi-generational story about a father's love and the lengths a parent will go...
- 2 min
- 538.8K
- The Dollar Theater
