<p>"A beautifully produced and compelling short documentary provides a glimpse into everyday lives of undocumented workers in the United States. In an age where readers and viewers are often bombarded with opinion, this quiet film gives voice to those who live in the shadows but reserves judgment for the viewer.</p>
<p>The protagonist lives in a small rural American town. Although he thinks of this country as his own, the U.S. government views his status as illegal. Each member of his family is daily reminded of their precarious position. Young and old they stand balanced on the edge of a society in which they function as Americans, but which sees them as criminals.</p>
<p>In the Shadows was filmed by two young film makers, Max Miller and Drew Heskett, with clerical assistance from Danny Zeff, students at Chapman University's Dodge College. In a telephone interview Miller said inspiration for the film came from living in an area populated by many undocumented workers and wondering about their lives. A lot of them are here trying to do the right thing for their families. I wondered about their lives and how our policy and laws affect them, Miller said...."</p>
<p>See full article: Young</a> filmmakers' documentary reveals life of undocumented workers: 'In the shadows'</p>