That's exactly what the film A Day Without A Mexican explores. Director Sergio Arau has made a film about what would happen in California if everyone were to wake up one day and all the Mexicans have disapeared.

California is in shock. The economic, political and social implications of this disaster threaten the Golden State's way of life. We delve into the lives of four characters: Mary Jo Quintana, teacher and housewife; Senator Abercrombie, suddenly upgraded to Governor; Louis Mcclaire, ranch owner and agribusiness representative; and Lila Rodriguez, reporter and apparently the only Latina left behind. For all of them, "the disappearance" forces the cracks in their private lives wide open.

Experts pose questions and offer theories: Could this be a UFO kidnapping? Biological terrorism? The Apocalypse and Latinos are the chosen ones? Or perhaps they just left because they were tired of being taken for granted.

As time goes by, the State continues to deteriorate: Garbage has taken over the streets and tears are permanently painted on the faces of most citizens as the 5th largest economy in the world tumbles. The realization that what has disappeared is the very thing that keeps the "California Dream" running - cooks, gardeners, policemen, nannies, doctors, farm and construction workers, entertainers, athletes, as well as the largest growing market of consumers - has turned Latinos and their return into the number one priority in the State.

Of course there are those who disagree. A baseball inscribed with hate and ignorance, is tossed at Lila Rodriguez. The last hope for answers has been destroyed. But as despair turns into quiet sorrow, deeply felt memories and heartfelt appreciation yield unexpected results.

Misunderstandings and humorous situations abound, making this a comedic satire�a modern fable, lesson included.

The film started playing in theatres May 14th. To see if it is coming to your town keep an eye on the theatre listings.

black_tar_heroin

I'm lost

January 2003

MAY 22, 2004 08:55 AM

i will just have a coke then.

guinnessluvnfool

Fair Oaks, CA

September 2003

MAY 22, 2004 09:00 AM

Funny, I was talking about this movie with a co-worker yesterday just before lunch. In a fateful twist of irony, the taco truck never came. I nearly starved.

EvanX

Grand Rapids, MI

June 2003

MAY 22, 2004 09:37 AM

Verrrrrry interesting...I'll have to keep an eye out for it if it comes to town....

Miyacemu

United Kingdom

August 2003

MAY 22, 2004 09:41 AM

guinnessluvnfool said:
Funny, I was talking about this movie with a co-worker yesterday just before lunch. In a fateful twist of irony, the taco truck never came. I nearly starved.

hahahah

Sounds like it could be kinda cool.

WilliamIV

I'm lost

January 2004

MAY 22, 2004 09:41 AM

More to the point, if the Americans suddenly vanished, would Mexico survive?

ayurvedium

I'm lost

November 2003

MAY 22, 2004 09:41 AM

well, if this came true, then i would finally get a lemon in my diet coke when i ask for it instead of a lime with out having to say:

"no, no, the yellow one, the yellow not the green one."

hey, i'm kidding! c'mon, my housekeeper is hispanic!

xoxox

[Edited on May 22, 2004 9:42AM]

[Edited on May 22, 2004 9:42AM]

unravled

Vancouver, WA

August 2003

MAY 22, 2004 10:04 AM

Excuse me, I'm gonna go kiss my gardener.

mattthegoon

Virginia Beach, VA

July 2002

MAY 22, 2004 10:17 AM

WilliamIV said:
More to the point, if the Americans suddenly vanished, would Mexico survive?

probably.

penates

Madison, WI

December 2003

MAY 22, 2004 10:40 AM

What do you call a Mexican busdriver?

A busdriver, you fucking racist.

Trent

SUICIDEGIRL

Texas, USA

MAY 22, 2004 10:42 AM

i think this would apply to texas as well

klonopin_chugger

Concord, CA

October 2003

MAY 22, 2004 10:45 AM

..........

Thistle

SUICIDEGIRL

California, USA

MAY 22, 2004 10:50 AM

my place of employment would certainly shut down. does this count people of mexican decent or exclusively first generation immigrants?

ThisAintNoPicnic

Victoria, BC

November 2003

MAY 22, 2004 10:52 AM

penates said:
What do you call a Mexican busdriver?

TheGreatVirus

Albuquerque, NM

November 2003

MAY 22, 2004 11:38 AM

I'm a Mexican and I'm sure none of you could survive without me.

Roxxee

HOPEFUL

Germany

MAY 22, 2004 12:52 PM

Why the eye rolling? It's very true.

EvanX

Grand Rapids, MI

June 2003

MAY 22, 2004 12:54 PM

penates said:
What do you call a Mexican busdriver?

Well played....

countervail

Irvine, CA

May 2004

MAY 22, 2004 01:13 PM

black_tar_heroin said:
i will just have a coke then.

Boondock Saints

MisterGraves

Portland, OR

November 2003

MAY 22, 2004 01:57 PM

once, when I was 7, I spent all day picking grapes.

thus, I've never had a bad thing to say about aliens.

thus, I've had lots to say about people that would dare complain about an office job.

the_cheat

Beaverton, OR

May 2004

MAY 22, 2004 02:11 PM

"Are you a Mexi-can, or a Mexi-can't?"

~Johnny Depp from Once Upon a Time in Mexico.

Lol, sorry couldn't help myself, that line cracks me up.

HotVelvet

Sherman, TX

March 2004

MAY 22, 2004 05:01 PM

Are you an Ameri-can or Ameri-can't?
works both ways

[Edited on May 22, 2004 5:02PM]

aneurotypical

Madison, WI

January 2004

MAY 22, 2004 05:06 PM

penates
A busdriver, you fucking racist.

Rather than add my own hatefilled rant, I will leave it at that, in respect to you, fellow aware-person.

[Edited on May 22, 2004 by aneurotypical]

Inkpool

Modesto, CA

February 2004

MAY 22, 2004 05:34 PM

I sort of experianced this first hand when most of the mexican students at my school didn't come one day to protest (or just ditch) that drivers license bill for illegal immigrants. The only difference I noticed is that it was a lot easier to find a parking spot.

MisterGraves

Portland, OR

November 2003

MAY 22, 2004 05:40 PM

wow.
some of these comments are fucking... impressive.

the_cheat

Beaverton, OR

May 2004

MAY 22, 2004 05:47 PM

Atomsk said:
Are you an Ameri-can or Ameri-can't?
works both ways

You're right, and that just goes to show the irony of the situation. As was mentioned before in this thread, if Americans disappeared, would Mexicans be able to survive?

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