A Better Life (2011)

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 5 wins & 10 nominations total

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Trailer 2:16

Watch A Better Life

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Watch A Better Life: That's Why I Had You

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Watch A Better Life: Take Your Shirt Off

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Watch A Better Life: Blasco Tries To Convince Carlos To Buy His Truck

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Watch A Better Life: Luis Asks For Money

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Director
- Chris Weitz
Writers
- Eric Eason
- Roger L. Simon
All cast & crew
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Trivia
Director Chris Weitz liked to do all the dangerous scenes in the script before he asked his cast to perform them. A stunt double taught Weitz and Demián Bichir how to climb a palm tree, and although Weitz was first to successfully climb one, Bichir did go on to film all the scenes himself, without a stunt double. Weitz told the audience at a SAG Screening: "That is why in my films there are not many scenes that require stunt doubles".

Goofs
At 21:10, the size and shape of the bread that Santiago is giving to Carlos Galindo is different from different angles.

Quotes
Carlos Galindo: This country is a land of dreams. It can be a hard place, a cruel place. But it's where I work, and I dream of a better place for my son.

Connections
Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Cars 2/Conan O'Brien Can't Stop/Rejoice & Shout/Bill Cunningham New York/Road to Nowhere/A Better Life (2011)

Soundtracks
Rolex
Written by Thaka Dillo and Cx Kidtronik (as Christopher Davis)
Performed by Cx Kidtronik (as CX Kidtronik) and Tchaka Diallo
Courtesy of Tchaka Diallo

anyone who likes "real' life movies must go see A Better Life!

My husband and I went to see this film. I lived in Whittier for 25 years - So. CA. since the 50's and went to L.A. many times and had friends who lived difficult lives such as this. We thought the movie was wonderful and very "real"! I loved how Dad and son related.

I'm a pretty simple person and like to watch nice movies - I am definitely going to watch this movie again!!

The only thing I would change is to make sure I bring a box of Kleenex! I was so moved and hurt I couldn't leave the theater for at least 5 minutes!

Go see this movie - especially if you like true to life movies - it's inspiring & loving.

God bless everyone who experiences life this way. This movie inspired me to start praying for all who are in situations like these ones!