Sundance Film Festival: Wrenching doc “3 1/2 Minutes” stands its ground against an unjust law

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A couple of days after his unarmed teenage son was shot to death in a dispute over loud music, Jordan Davis’ father received a text.

“I just want to welcome you to a club that none of us want to be in.” It was from Trayvon Martin’s father.

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“Who is Dayani Cristal?”: Don’t judge a man until you walk 1,000 miles in his shoes

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“Who is Dayani Cristal?” has its Wisconsin premiere on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Union South Marquee Theatre, 1308 W. Dayton St. Not rated, 1:25, three stars out of four. FREE!

Talk about illegal immigration, and you’re debating an issue. Talk about an immigrant — a person — and the discussion changes.

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