Greencard Warriors

Greencard Warriors

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Greencard Warriors

"The fight for a better life."

2014

1h 30m

5.5(6 votes)

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Drama

Romance

Overview

The tragic struggle of an undocumented Latino family in Los Angeles after they have sent their eldest son to war.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Manny Perez

Jesus

Manny Perez

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Angel Amaral

Angel

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Vivica A. Fox

Gabrielle

Vivica A. Fox

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McKinley Freeman

LB

McKinley Freeman

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Richard Cabral

Sharkey

Richard Cabral

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Noel Gugliemi

Morales

Noel Gugliemi

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Paige Hurd

Jazmine

Paige Hurd

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Christianne Christensen

Rosie

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