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United States of America
Collisions is a 2018 drama film directed by Richard Levien. The movie revolves around an undocumented immigrant mother, Isabel (Ana de la Reguera), and her two children, 15-year-old Cristina (Izabella Alvarez) and 8-year-old Daniel (Jason Garcia Jr.). The family resides in the San Francisco Bay Area where Isabel works as a housekeeper.
The film opens with Isabel being taken into custody by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a workplace raid. Cristina and Daniel are left alone, and their father is unable to help because he passed away several years ago. The siblings embark on a journey to find their mother, leading them to various government agencies and advocacy groups, who offer limited assistance. Along the way, they meet strangers who offer help and pose a threat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of immigration in America.
The film also depicts the bond between mother and children, their desperation to reunite, and the trauma associated with family separation. Isabel's backstory is revealed through flashbacks, detailing their dangerous journey across the Mexican border in search of a better life.
Collisions delivers an emotional and poignant examination of a family's struggle for survival in the face of harsh immigration policies. The film addresses themes such as immigration, family separation, and the undocumented community's vulnerability. The movie won Best Narrative Feature and Audience Awards at the San Francisco International Film Festival.
