Introducing…
The Other Side of Immigration is a documentary film that presents interviews with men and women from the Mexican countryside about the root causes of undocumented immigration. I directed the film, and for the past 18 months, have had the opportunity to present and discuss it at venues around the country. In my travels, I am constantly meeting and learning from people who, in some capacity, are involved with the immigration issue. I also teach courses on immigration in New York City and am beginning work on a new documentary film (more about this in the coming months).
At least a couple times a week, I will update this site with posts about what I am learning in my travels and my research. I will also discuss developments in the immigration debate, share profiles of people involved in the immigration issue, and publish reviews of theories, books, films, and other immigration-related publications. Finally, I will invite people who are involved with the immigration issue–from immigrants, to leading experts/researchers, to educators, employers, policymakers, writers, filmmakers, etc.–to contribute short pieces to this site about their work and perspectives on this critical social, political, cultural, and economic phenomenon. Please subscribe, tell your friends about this project, and check back often. Feel free to email me anytime (roygermano@gmail.com)
Roy Germano, Ph.D.
Hello: Mr. Germano, You are just the person that I have wanted to talk to. I don’t believe alot of people that I have contacted, really want to solve the border problem. I have an idea that would solve 90% of border problems, steming from illegals wanting a better life in US. This would be a costly idea to begin with, but would pay the US back 500% on every dollar spent. This idea would take about 4yrs to impliment, but I believe it would create about 3-4million jobs in US within that 4yrs. I would like you feedback if possible Denny P.
Hi Denny- thanks much for your comment, and sorry for the slow reply. I’d love to discuss your idea. Can you tell me a bit about it? Or feel free to send me an email. All the best, Roy
Dear Sir,
Allowe me to express my admiration for your courage to show the huge problem of the American behavour towards Mexico – your close neighbour to the south. As an European I feel embarrassed of our behavour towards the underdeloped world. Of cource we have to help them. But is there any place in the world where your find such a huge difference between economies as between USA/Canada and Mexico and yet they are so close? In my oppinion the must optimal solution is to create more economic develpoment in Mexico – and who are better to do that than USA and Canada? And as you show USA can save the investment of a new Berlin-wall in America.
Your faithfully,
Bo Warberg
From the Faroe Islands in Denmark
Thanks for your kind message, Bo.