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Torn Apart: Separated at the Border

2019·Movie
39min
IMDb5.8

Where to watch

HBO Max

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Torn Apart: Separated at the Border fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Society, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Two mothers who were each separated from their children in the United States for months after fleeing from danger in their homelands to seek asylum work with pro-bono lawyers and volunteers to reunite with their kids who have been placed thousands of miles away from them with little access to communication.
DocumentaryImmigration CrisisFamily SeparationHuman RightsSocial JusticeEmotional JourneyLegal BattleUrgent StoryHeartbreakingPolitical Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Ellen Goosenberg Kent
Produced by:
Julian P. Hobbs, Elli Hakami, Xochiti Dorsey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Torn Apart: Separated at the Border legally?

HBO Max

Torn Apart: Separated at the Border is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Torn Apart: Separated at the Border worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Torn Apart: Separated at the Border rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Torn Apart: Separated at the Border?

0 h 39 min

Torn Apart: Separated at the Border runs 0 h 39 min.

What language is Torn Apart: Separated at the Border in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Torn Apart: Separated at the Border?

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