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A Day Without a Mexican

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A Day Without a Mexican
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R,1hr 35min
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January 1, 2004
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Televisa Cine
Synopsis: Marking the directorial debut of Sergio Arau, son of Like Water for Chocolate director Alfonso Arau, A Day Without a Mexican ponders the potentially catastrophic results that would occur if California-based Mexicans, who make up over a third of the state's population, were to suddenly disappear. The mockumentary postulates that the lack of Latino gardeners, nannies, cooks, policeman, maids, teachers, farm workers, construction crews, entertainers, athletes, and the world's largest growing consumer ... Full Synopsis
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Much of the humor is overly familiar, and the broader elements feel strained when it veers toward melodrama in its final third. Full Review
Metascore
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30
Generally Unfavorable Reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Lila Rodriguez
State Sen. Abercrombie
Mary Jo Quintana
Louis McClaire
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Maureen Flannigan at the "A Day Without a Mexican" - Premiere
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