9500 Liberty
Byler, Eric; Park, Annabel http://dotsub.com/view/bc4bd121-2034-4480-89ef-d1a6ed892a89
Year Published: 2009
Resource Type: Film
Prince William County, Virginia becomes ground zero in America's explosive battle over immigration policy when elected officials adopt a law requiring police officers to question people they have "probable cause" to suspect are undocumented immigrants.
Abstract: Racial tension and threats of violence erupt when Prince William County, Virginia adopts an Arizona-style immigration law requiring the police to question people who 'appear to be' undocumented immigrants. Supporters of the law ride a wave of hysteria to an election victory. But many reconsider when the local economy feels the impact of a sudden exodus of workers, consumers, and business owners. Despite fears of reprisal, a group of concerned citizens launches a "virtual resistance" using social media, setting up a final showdown with the law's ferocious advocates. 81 mins.
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