A Million Miles Away
dir. Alejandra Márquez Abella · 2023
Life is about overcoming obstacles and pursuing dreams, regardless of one's background or circumstances.
Feature
Immigrant Experience
Mood
Uplifting / Contemplative
Look
warm, earthy tones underscoring the contrast between humble beginnings and celestial aspirations
Structure
linear progression with flashbacks to formative experiences
Plot
The life of engineer and former NASA astronaut José M. Hernández, the first migrant farmworker to go to space.
Why watch
A Million Miles Away chronicles the remarkable journey of José M. Hernández, a true underdog whose aspirations take him from migrant fields to the stars. This uplifting tale of resilience and hope serves as a poignant reminder of the power of dreams and the struggles behind them.
Talking points
- the immigrant experience in America
- the role of mentorship and family support
- representation in science and technology
- the intersection of personal and national identity
Cultural context
immigrant labor dynamicsthe American Dreamrepresentation in STEM fieldscontemporary space exploration