Who is Dayani Cristal? 2013

Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald: The focus of the film may be the deadly dangers of illegal border crossings, but its true subject is ordinary people and the things they'll do for the ones they love. Read more

Mark Jenkins, NPR: The results are poignant, yet show the difficulties of applying fiction templates to true stories. Read more

Nicolas Rapold, New York Times: With its compellingly multifaceted approach, its earnest compassion and a celebrity presence in the form of the actor Gael Garcia Bernal, the documentary could be enlisted in the perennial battle over immigration law. Read more

Trevor Johnston, Time Out: This doc attempts to put a human face on the statistics, not only following the grisly day-to-day of American officials dealing with the bodies, but also exploring the dead man's rural Honduran background. Read more

Daphne Howland, Village Voice: The cinematography is exquisite and sometimes it alone moves the story. Read more