Boat People elegantly dances between Fito's lessons to his students to Mitsy and Elsie talking about school while doing chores weaving a tale of a real American family; a family newly immigrated and dealing with the secret challenges so often held in mystery until new citizens arrive. Benson's characters are crisp and clear, showing us all of the different paths forward from the moment of arrival and the difficulties families face when its members choose to walk down different ones.
Boat People elegantly dances between Fito's lessons to his students to Mitsy and Elsie talking about school while doing chores weaving a tale of a real American family; a family newly immigrated and dealing with the secret challenges so often held in mystery until new citizens arrive. Benson's characters are crisp and clear, showing us all of the different paths forward from the moment of arrival and the difficulties families face when its members choose to walk down different ones.