The
Fence
In 2006, the U.S. government decided to build a fence along its Mexican border. Three years and $3 billion later, award-winning filmmaker Rory Kennedy offers this revealing and surprising look at the story behind the fence's construction and its ultimate efficacy. Built to contain illegal immigration, crack down on drug trafficking and protect America from terrorists, the project has given way to unforeseen, even absurd, consequences. Featuring candid interviews with border patrol guards, ranchers, environmentalists and voices from both sides of the immigration debate, the film provides an insightful and often humorous analysis of the contradictions and misinformation that have dogged the fence from its inception.
Directed by
Rory Kennedy
Trailer
Recognition
International Documentary Association (2010)
Nominated, IDA Award, Distinguished Short Documentary
Sundance Film Festival (2010)
Nominated, Short Filmmaking Award
Writing By
Mark Bailey
Produced by
Mark Bailey / Producer
Nancy Abraham / Senior producer
Lauren Barker / Associate producer
Liz Garbus / Producer
Rory Kennedy / Producer
Tina Leonard / Assistant producer
Keven McAlester / Producer
Sheila Nevins / Executive producer
Amy Shatsky-Gambrill / Line producer
Press
New York Times / Fences Make Good Neighbors? This One Has Its Doubters
Featured Works
