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Utah Short Film Humanizes Immigrant Mechanic’s Story Amid ICE Enforcement Debates

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Filmmaker Jared Jakins explains why “Rat Rod,” a short documentary about immigrant mechanic Jorge Ramirez in rural Utah, uses the short form to convey haunted memories through practical effects. While cultural in focus, the piece adds context to Utah’s immigration narrative amid recent debates over ICE cooperation and detentions that have sparked community responses.

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