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Underwater Dreams

44 min. Dist. by 50 Eggs. 2014. DVD $29.96, PPR $199.99. Spanish version $29.96, PPR $199.95. underwaterdreamsfilm.com. UPC 186380000134.
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Gr 6 Up—Filmmaker Mary Mazzio's documentary centers on how a high school group of Mexican immigrants from Phoenix, AZ, compete in an underwater robotics competition against college teams, such as from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in 2004—and more. This inspiring, passionate, and impressive tale displays keen social insight while shedding light on issues regarding undocumented students. Viewers will be drawn to the underdog story, the real-life drama, and the moving moments of the competitors' 10th year reunion. Along with the graceful narration by actor Michael Peña, the film's production values and musical score help to create a poignant and genial tone.
VERDICT Of interest to social studies, math, and science classes.
Reviewed by Denise A. Garofalo, Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY , May 01, 2015

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