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Blanca Alvarez and her husband risked crossing the border to immigrate into the U.S. and then struggled to make ends meet. They hoped to shelter their children from these harsh realities, but Blanca's daughter Connie reveals how much children can really see of their parents' lives—and the inspiration they draw from their struggles.

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Directed by: The Rauch Brothers
Backgrounds: Bill Wray
Producers: Mike Rauch & Lizzie Jacobs
Art Direction: The Rauch Brothers & Bill Wray
Animation: Tim Rauch
Audio Produced by: Katie Simon & Nadia Reiman

Music:

Fredrik
Label: The Kora Records
Publisher: House of Hassle

Alejandro Flores
Label: Alejandro Flores
Publisher: Alejandro Flores

Major funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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  • Kimia Ferdowsi Kline 1 year ago
    this is so beautiful.
  • Matthew Skibicki 1 year ago
    it sure is.
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  • Virginie Alix 1 year ago
    and deeply moving
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  • Sean Monroe 1 year ago
    man I cry at every one of your videos argh!
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  • Cheryl Fish plus 1 year ago
    This is definitely a must see.
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  • Mark Tomlinson 1 year ago
    So inspiring, the strength of determination and perseverance through adversity and the love of ones family. Almost to real, but perfectly measured.
    Showcased it here marktomlinson.com/2010/09/icing-on-cake.html
    Thanks for the lift.
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  • Saami Matloob 1 year ago
    heart touching...
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  • Phil Chilton 1 year ago
    Self sacrifice still is very hard and still is worth it. Truly this is love.
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  • john payne 1 year ago
    Simple story but a universal emotion. Thanks very much.
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  • Hisham Izzeldin plus 1 year ago
    Thank you. From now on, I will never ask or complain about the missing candy from my desk.
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  • Brett W. Thompson 1 year ago
    Wow, so beautiful!!! I love Bill's backgrounds and Tim's animation gets better and better!
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  • Joe Moya plus 1 year ago
    animated documentary/biography... very nice
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  • Rev. Vincent C. Davis Sr. 1 year ago
    Powerful!
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  • Gloria Roldan 9 months ago
    Brought tears to my eyes. Lovely!
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  • Jazreen Azman 8 months ago
    Very touching. Yes, tears in my eyes.
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  • Olive Ndungutse 8 months ago
    another winner! Bravo!
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  • Keelan Long 3 weeks ago
    This one always makes me tear up, hits close to home. Keep up the work!
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