Culture Shock (2019): Horrors of Immigration & the Veiled Threat of the American Dream
Description
Stepford Wives, Matrix, Pleasantville, and Don’t Worry Darling (before it even existed), wrapped up in an impactful and dark bow. Culture Shock is a science fiction horror film that leans a bit more into non-fiction, addressing the many layers of horror surrounding Immigration. Ghouls unpack the horrors of immigration, ICE in America, and America's history of destabilizing countries.
Sources in this Episode:
'Into The Dark: Culture Shock' Director on 'Timeless' Qualities of Border Crossing Film
Death in the sands: the horror of the US-Mexico border
Under Joe Biden, Have 85,000 Undocumented Children Gone 'Missing'?
Government's own experts found 'barbaric' and 'negligent' conditions in ICE detention
shut down the Berks ICE Detention Center
fleeing a situation that the US helped create
Fleeing a hell the US helped create: why Central Americans journey north
Cultural Assimilation—How It Affects Mental Health
Into the Dark: Culture Shock Tears Down Lie of American Dream | Horror Obsessive
Other Reviews about Culture Shock:
Set Visit Recap: CULTURE SHOCK Aims to Wake You the F*** Up
Into the Dark: Culture Shock movie review (2019) | Roger Ebert
Culture Shock on Hulu: Gigi Saul Guerrero’s Best Into the Dark Episode – IndieWire
Welcome To Dystopia: Culture Shock | consideringstories
Culture Shock Review - But Why Tho?
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