Border Nation

2020

Synopsis:

For seventy-five miles, the U.S.-Mexico border crosses the Tohono O’odham Nation – a Native American reservation and sovereign nation whose people live in both countries. For Ofelia Rivas, a tribal member and outspoken activist, the wall and the Border Patrol are more than an occupying force; they are an affront to O’odham sovereignty and traditional ways of life. But with threats of new border infrastructure and stricter laws regarding entry into the US, can Ofelia’s traditions survive?

Filmmakers:

Jason Jaacks

Jason Jaacks is a filmmaker and photographer whose work explores the natural world and our place in it through the lens of science, natural history, and exploration. As a visual journalist, he has produced television for National Geographic, an award-winning web series for PBS Digital Studios, and video shorts for The New York Times. His films have been screened at numerous film festivals, including Mountainfilm, Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, and Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Jason is a National Geographic Explorer and holds a Master of Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley.