The Fence

Synopsis

In October 2006, the United States government decided to build a 700 mile fence along its Mexican border. Three years and $3.1 billion later, THE FENCE investigates the impact of the project, revealing how its stated goals—containing illegal immigration, cracking down on drug trafficking, and protecting America from terrorists—have given way to unforeseen consequences.

Credits

HBO/Moxiefirecracker Films

Produced by 
Rory Kennedy, 
Liz Garbus, 
and Keven McAlester


Directed by Rory Kennedy



Edited by Sari Gilman



Original Score by Miriam Cutler

Screenings & Highlights

Premiered Opening night at Sundance Film Festival, 2010

HBO premiere, 2010

Nominated, IDA award, 2010

Screened at over 15 festivals

    

Reviews

“A primer on the human capacity for arrogance and self-delusion illustrated through the construction of what amounts to a modern-day equivalent of the Tower of Babel.” 
~ The Daily Beast