Under the Same Moon (2007) - La Misma Luna: Complete Movie Guide

"Under the Same Moon" (La Misma Luna) is a 2007 Mexican-American drama film directed by Patricia Riggen. The movie tells the story of a young boy named Carlitos (Adrian Alonso), who embarks on a dangerous journey from Mexico to the United States in search of his mother, Rosario (Kate del Castillo). Rosario has been working as an undocumented immigrant in the US for four years to support Carlitos, who has been living with his grandmother in Mexico. When Carlitos' grandmother dies, he decides to cross the border and reunite with his mother in Los Angeles. Along the way, he meets other immigrants and faces various challenges, including being separated from his traveling companions, being detained by immigration authorities, and struggling to survive in a foreign land without his mother. The film is a poignant portrayal of the struggles that undocumented immigrants face in their search for a better life, and the sacrifices they make to provide for their families. It highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child.

This 20-question movie guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful movie. This movie can be shown as a way to help students understand the immigration issue. Under the Same Moon could help make any unit on immigration come to life for the students. This movie guide also comes with a Carlitos Graphic Organizer. Ready to print and ready to use!

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