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Hummingbirds

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Documentary

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Best friends Silvia and Beba record their lives as they dance, make music, and face an uncertain immigration process in Texas near the Mexican border.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

78 mins

Rating

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Release Date

21 February 2023

Country

United States of America

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