Too Long Here
"First Lady Pat Nixon inaugurates “Friendship Park” where the US-Mexico border meets the sea, but decades later will her promise of a shared space hold up?"
Originally released in 2020. Too Long Here is a documentary film. directed by Emily Packer. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
On August 18, 1971, First Lady Pat Nixon declared a stretch of land along the US-Mexico border a “Friendship Park,” willing two countries toward a common future. Decades later, this spirited inauguration hangs above the meeting place like a specter, charged by the border’s harsh realities. Vibrant digitized color film from the Richard Nixon Presidential Library along with stirring musical and oral performances from the inaugural event clash against the present, as TOO LONG HERE ponders the implications of an empty promise.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Marginal Gap Films
- Friends of Friendship Park
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Too Long Here about?
On August 18, 1971, First Lady Pat Nixon declared a stretch of land along the US-Mexico border a “Friendship Park,” willing two countries toward a common future. Decades later, this spirited in...
Who directed Too Long Here?
Too Long Here was directed by Emily Packer.
How long is Too Long Here?
Too Long Here has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was Too Long Here released?
Too Long Here was released on November 14, 2020 in theaters.