When tackling a sensitive subject such as illegal immigrants crossing the border, the key is to make the story compelling and ring true. In the short film “Dakota,” neither of those qualities find their way to the audience. When a border patrol officer stumbles upon an abandoned Dodge Dakota pickup, he quickly searches it for illegal drugs and, upon finding nothing, proceeds to kill more time while he handles dispatch calls and requests status updates. A typical day out on the board by all appearances.
Heartland: Dakota
Heartland: Dakota
Heartland: Dakota
When tackling a sensitive subject such as illegal immigrants crossing the border, the key is to make the story compelling and ring true. In the short film “Dakota,” neither of those qualities find their way to the audience. When a border patrol officer stumbles upon an abandoned Dodge Dakota pickup, he quickly searches it for illegal drugs and, upon finding nothing, proceeds to kill more time while he handles dispatch calls and requests status updates. A typical day out on the board by all appearances.