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Independent Lens S17E4 — East of Salinas
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Independent Lens•Season 17•Episode 4

East of Salinas

7.1/10 · 12 votesDec 28, 201560 min

Ranked #13 of 17 in Season 17•−0.4 vs season avg

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Born in Mexico but living in Salinas, California, 3rd-grader Jose loves school. With little support at home, he turns to his teacher, Oscar Ramos, who like Jose was born the son of migrant farm workers, and who inspires him to imagine a life beyond the

Directed byJackie Mow
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Episode Summary

"East of Salinas" is episode 4 of Independent Lens season 17. It scored 7.1/10 from 12 votes, ranking #13 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Jackie Mow, it aired on December 28, 2015.

Next: E5 · Chuck Norris vs. CommunismBest of Season 17