TURN BACK SOUTH
U.S.A., documentary, 2007; 11 min

Written and Directed by: Igor Borovac
Producer: Megan Comstock
Co-producer: Nico Mavris
Camera: Igor Borovac

This is the story of two different groups of people, those trying to get into the United States and those who are trying to stop them. We witness the humanity and struggles of both Border Patrol agents and Mexican immigrants. Representatives of each group share their feelings and experiences with illegal crossings and the politics perpetuating the situation. The film includes high-tension night encounters between Border Patrol agents and immigrants and an interview with Enrique Morones, founder of Border Angels, a group that leaves food and water in the desert for immigrants. It seeks to commemorate the countless unidentified migrants who have died crossing the border into the U.S. over the years.

Festivals:
2007 Boston Film Festival, Boston, U S A
2007 Mill Valley Film Festival, San Rafael, U S A
2007 New York City Short Film Festival, New York, U S A
2007 International Latino Film Festival, San Francisco, U S A
2007 California State Media Arts Festival – Third Place Documentary Prize

Director: Igor Borovac
Born in Zavidovici, Bosnia Herzegovina, Igor left Bosnia in 1994 during the war. After living in Germany for six years, he immigrated into the U.S. as part of a refugee program. He attended California State University Monterey Bay’s Teledramatic Arts and Technology program.

DVD Source:
Igor Borovac
iborovac@hotmail.com