Title | The First Kid to Learn English from Mexico

Production Date | 2008

Running time | 20 min

Director | Peter Jordan

Rating | NR

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This cinematic documentary about the struggles of a 9-year-old Mexican immigrant named Pedro portrays the magic, the nightmare and mystery, the isolation and odd friendships, the trouble and anger, and the glimmers of hope of a childhood spent chasing the American Dream. Misbehaving and failing at school, Pedro becomes isolated from other children and tries to befriend unsuspecting animals encountered along his way.