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Acclaimed Mockumentary “A Day Without a Mexican” Hits Streaming, Timed Perfectly with Escalating Immigration Debate<\/span><\/p>\n Missing too-long from the conversation, the controversial and hilarious film finally arrives on streaming platforms\u2026.just in time to offer some needed perspective to the immigration issue as it moves into a more serious phase than ever before. <\/span><\/p>\n Hawthorne, CA \u2013 DATE TBD<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Acclaimed political comedy A Day Without a Mexican<\/em> is set to finally come to streaming platforms this December.\u00a0 Directed by Sergio Arau, this satirical comedy takes a thought-provoking look at the cultural and societal impact of the absence of a vital segment of the population.<\/p>\n Originally released in 2004, A Day Without a Mexican<\/em> presents a whimsical yet poignant scenario where all the people of Mexican descent in California inexplicably disappear. As the day unfolds, the film explores themes of identity, immigration, and mostly, the indispensable roles these individuals play in society\u2014from agriculture and service industries to entertainment.<\/p>\n This timely re-release aims to engage a new generation of viewers while prompting critical conversations about cultural contributions and community dynamics.<\/p>\n Newly re-mastered in HD from its original 35mm elements and expertly restored, audiences will be able to experience (or re-experience) this unique narrative in a variety of new ways.<\/p>\n A Day Without a Mexican<\/em> has received praise for its clever humor and insightful commentary. The film invites viewers to consider what life would be like without those who often go unnoticed, making it a must-watch for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of a contemporary society, sometimes overly obsessed on identity.<\/p>\n Launched in 2004 with an ad campaign that trolled the sensitivities of the media, the film attracted extensive coverage from CNN, the CBS Evening News, the Fox Network and more.\u00a0 English- and Spanish-speaking audiences alike flocked to see the hilarious mockumentary, which garnered an impressive $3.4 million in its first limited domestic release; its U.S. distributor Xenon Pictures shipped over one-half million units in the film\u2019s initial DVD release.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/xenonpictures.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Billboard-Incident.jpg” title_text=”The-Billboard-Incident” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”20%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”13px” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”-24px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The initial launch in 2004 mimicked a provocative political campaign, perfectly setting the tone for the film\u2019s rollout.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ inline_fonts=”Anton” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The title continued to be a strong performer in the ensuing years, however as the home entertainment marketplace evolved from physical into streaming media, the licensing agreements then in-effect left the film in limbo. \u00a0\u00a0Recently, Xenon and the film\u2019s owners \u2014producers Sergio Arau and Yareli Arizmendi\u2014 hammered out an agreement to get the film back out to the public.\u00a0 Arau and Arizmendi also wrote, and Arau (son of famed Mexican director Alfonso Arau) directed.<\/p>\n \u201cRe-releasing A Day Without a Mexican<\/em> is our way of adding clarity to the murkiness and hatefulness that has taken hold of our world\u201c said writer\/producer Arizmendi. \u00a0\u201cThis very serious comedy invites all to pause, think, and pull the curtain back on fake.\u00a0 Its message is more relevant today as it was when it first premiered. We hope it inspires conversations and reflections on the value of the unseen in our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n While a broad rollout is scheduled for January next year –when the Trump administration begins enacting its border policies– the film is currently available for streaming exclusively on\u00a0 adaywithoutamexican.com<\/a>.\u00a0 A Day Without a Mexican<\/em> is ready to again spark laughter and needed dialogue.\u00a0 Join the conversation and celebrate the richness of cultural contributions by streaming the film this [release date].<\/p>\n Next in the pipeline from the Xenon Pictures \/ Arau-Arizmendi collaboration is the pair\u2019s follow up mocumentary \u00a1Naco<\/em> es chido!, <\/em>a \u2018mostly based on true events\u2019 history of Arau\u2019s popular \u2018Guacarock\u2019 band, Botellita de Jerez.<\/p>\n For more information, trailers, and behind-the-scenes content, visit adaywithoutamexican.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Filmmaking team of Sergio Arau and Yareli Arizmendi are available for interviews.<\/p>\n