
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. As the 50th anniversary of this event approaches, the 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.
- Year2020
- Runtime7 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA, México
- PremiereCalifornia Premiere
- RatingUR
- DirectorEmily Packer
- ProducerMarginal Gap Films
- Executive ProducerJohn Fanestil
- CinematographerMaria Teresa Fernández
- EditorEmily Packer
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. As the 50th anniversary of this event approaches, the 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.
- Year2020
- Runtime7 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA, México
- PremiereCalifornia Premiere
- RatingUR
- DirectorEmily Packer
- ProducerMarginal Gap Films
- Executive ProducerJohn Fanestil
- CinematographerMaria Teresa Fernández
- EditorEmily Packer