Bichir

Placoides, to the oldest forms of fossil fishes; their living representatives are still found in two genera, the 'Bichir' of the Nile and

COSMOS: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1 Alexander von Humboldt 1814

That movie is A Better Life, which puts a human face on the millions of illegal immigrants -- who we rely on every day to feed us, build and maintain our homes, and take care of our children -- by telling the story of an undocumented gardener Mexican star Demian Bichir and the lengths he'll go to in order to provide a future for his American-born teenage son.

Jonathan Kim: ReThink Review: A Better Life -- Chasing A Truck and the American Dream Jonathan Kim 2011

One of Mexico's most famous actors, Demian Bichir, stars as Carlos.

In 'A Better Life', Illegal Immigrant Finds Land of Dreams Can Be Cruel 2011

You'd better try to stay invisible so you don't bring any attention to your life, because there is a big risk that they can take you back and then separate you from your family, Bichir explains.

In 'A Better Life', Illegal Immigrant Finds Land of Dreams Can Be Cruel 2011

Because at it's heart, A Better Life is the story of a father's love for his son, which shines through every moment of Bichir's powerful yet subtle performance, as Carlos and Luis' quest to find the truck gives them a chance to spend the kind of time together that Carlos' long hours haven't allowed.

Jonathan Kim: ReThink Review: A Better Life -- Chasing A Truck and the American Dream Jonathan Kim 2011

Bichir plays Carlos, who has been living illegally in Los Angeles for years.

Jonathan Kim: ReThink Review: A Better Life -- Chasing A Truck and the American Dream Jonathan Kim 2011

In the sixth season of "Weeds," they're on the run with a newborn fathered by the mayor of Tijuana, Esteban Reyes Demi á n Bichir.

TV on DVD 2011

Bichir plays Carlos, who has been living illegally in Los Angeles for years.

Jonathan Kim: ReThink Review: A Better Life -- Chasing A Truck and the American Dream Jonathan Kim 2011

Because at it's heart, A Better Life is the story of a father's love for his son, which shines through every moment of Bichir's powerful yet subtle performance, as Carlos and Luis' quest to find the truck gives them a chance to spend the kind of time together that Carlos' long hours haven't allowed.

Jonathan Kim: ReThink Review: A Better Life -- Chasing A Truck and the American Dream Jonathan Kim 2011

That movie is A Better Life, which puts a human face on the millions of illegal immigrants -- who we rely on every day to feed us, build and maintain our homes, and take care of our children -- by telling the story of an undocumented gardener Mexican star Demian Bichir and the lengths he'll go to in order to provide a future for his American-born teenage son.

Jonathan Kim: ReThink Review: A Better Life -- Chasing A Truck and the American Dream Jonathan Kim 2011