DRIVERS' LICENSES

Elliot Spitzer, Governor of NY, has given up his drive to issue drivers' licenses to "undocumented immigrants", due to popular opposition, even though he still believes it is good policy.

That puts "Proof Of Birth" a film we just reviewed (see the previous post) right in the spotlight!

PROOF OF BIRTH AT QIFF

Snezhana Chernova and Hugo Calera at QIFF

Proof Of Birth directed by José Luis Orbegozo is a short film (screened at the Queens International Film Festival QIFF)about the struggle for a Mexican man (here illegally) to find a way to send money (legally) back to his wife; it's also about how he learns to use the system and how his self-confidence develops. The film is well made, and features fine acting by Hugo Calero in the main role, and Snezhana Chernova in a bravura supporting role.