S4·E17 El Norte
- Episode
- Season 4, Episode 17
- Air Date
- May 20, 1985
- Runtime
- 141 minutes
- Director
- Gregory Nava
- Writers
- Gregory Nava, Anna Thomas
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Indigenous Guatemalan siblings Rosa and Enrique flee their village after a government massacre and undertake a perilous journey to the United States ('El Norte') seeking a new life, only to face new hardships as undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles.
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When did Season 4 Episode 17 of American Playhouse air?
Season 4, Episode 17 ('El Norte') originally aired on May 20, 1985.
How long is Season 4 Episode 17 ('El Norte')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 141 minutes.
What happens in American Playhouse Season 4 Episode 17?
Indigenous Guatemalan siblings Rosa and Enrique flee their village after a government massacre and undertake a perilous journey to the United States ('El Norte') seeking a new life, only to face new hardships as undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles....
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