“A Million Miles Away”: From Mexican American migrant worker to American Dream achiever

Mexican American Migrant Worker’s Journey to NASA Astronaut: A Story of Inspiration and Identity Introduction The new film “A Million Miles Away” explores the remarkable journey of Jose Hernandez, a Mexican American who went from being a migrant farm worker to becoming a NASA astronaut. Directed by Alejandra Marquez Abella, the film tells the inspiring […]

From Mexican American migrant worker to success story: A Million Miles Away

‘A Million Miles Away’: From Mexican American Migrant Worker to NASA Astronaut Alejandra Márquez Abella’s film, “A Million Miles Away,” tells the inspiring story of José M. Hernández, a Mexican American migrant worker who achieved his childhood dream of becoming a NASA astronaut. The film explores themes of identity, ambition, and overcoming obstacles, shedding light […]