Borders, Bridges, and a Better Life

Demián Bichir

December 5, 2013

Actor Demián Bichir speaks in "The Southern Border"

Event Description

Academy Award nominee Demián Bichir discussed his work and the borderland characters he often portrays during his Berkeley visit. Best known in the United States for playing leading roles in “A Better Life,” the FX series “The Bridge,” and the Showtime series “Weeds,” the Mexico City native’s next film, “Death in Buenos Aires,” is set in Argentina.

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Read "Demian Bichir discusses immigration,art with students in 'Southern Border' class," Kathleen Maclay's artcle for UC Berkeley News Center. 

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