The United States and the American Dream have a strong pull on lots of people. The stories of a nobody becoming a somebody is fascinating and it’s one of the reasons why so many people are trying to get into the country illegally, hoping to start a new life. Thousands of South American immigrants try escape their current existence by travelling to the U.S. on top of freight trains of which about 5 percent are children travelling alone. It’s a very dangerous journey with smugglers who will leave people behind, trains that can throw you off, rivers with strong currents or vast deserts. The movie Sin Nombre already showed a fictional story about the subject, but this documentary shows the journey for real, through the eyes of some kids ranging from ages 9 to 17. Continue reading →