America 101
"And they thought getting here was tough..."
Originally released in 2005. America 101 is a comedy film. directed by Mark A. Russell. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Miguel Castro, Richard Azurdia, and Christine Carlo
Synopsis
Two brothers leave their home in Mexico in search of the 'American Dream', only to realize it was in front of them all the time. Angel is tired of living in his small Mexican town and has no interest in following in his father's footsteps. Instead he resolves to run away, across to cross the border and find his American dream. His older brother, Carlos, has plans of his own and they don't involve leaving home. When Angel tells his older brother of his grand scheme Carlos knows he won't be able to stop him, so he decides to tag along in order to watch over his headstrong little brother. Double-crossed by a smuggler, they find themselves alone in the desert. What follows is a strange and hilarious adventure filled with crazy characters and eye-opening truths until they finally realize the dream they were chasing was back home where they started.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is America 101 about?
Two brothers leave their home in Mexico in search of the 'American Dream', only to realize it was in front of them all the time. Angel is tired of living in his small Mexican town and has no intere...
Who directed America 101?
America 101 was directed by Mark A. Russell.
How long is America 101?
America 101 has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was America 101 released?
America 101 was released on February 27, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in America 101?
The main cast of America 101 includes Miguel Castro, Richard Azurdia, Christine Carlo, Gerald Brodin, Jordi Caballero.