24 Jun 2000
I Want to Be
The short drama film follows the daily life of the Juan and Jorge, two brothers living on the streets of Mexico City. It won an Academy Award in 2001 for Best Live Action Short Film.
The Migrants
A look at the lives of migratory farm workers, focusing on one family.
Top Billed Cast
Cloris Leachman Viola Barlow
Sissy Spacek Wanda Trimpin
Cindy Williams Betty
Ed Lauter Mr. Barlow
Lisa Lucas Molly Barlow
Mills Watson Hec Campbell
David Clennon Tom Trimpin
Dinah Englund Billie Jean Barlow
Brad Sullivan Johnson
Leon Russom Doctor
Claudia McNeil Rose Daw
Tom Rosqui Father
Dolph Sweet Sheriff
Mari Gorman Miss Travers
Wally Parnell First Overseer
George Castellini Second Overseer
Henry Newman Beard
Richard DeFeo Diaz
Rudolph Tillman Mr. Daw
Joseph Brady Minister
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