SHARED TERRITORY – Borderlands is an exploration of a landscape that has largely been misunderstood through the lens of distant media and political narratives. This is the story of the Camino del Diablo, a historic route connecting the border town of Sonoyta, Mexico, and Yuma, Arizona.
This film wouldn’t have been possible without the people who were willing the share their time and stories. We encourage everyone who watched this film to continue the journey into the Sonoran Desert and there’s no better way to start than through the work of the voices within this film.
Learn more about riding the area here.
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
- Tom Kiefer – Learn more about El Sueño Americano / The American dream and the various humanitarian organizations Tom supports.
- Richard Laurgharn – Richard continues his 30-year commitment to a few individual desert plants. You can find photographs of the Organ Pipe featured in the film here.
- Lorraine Eilier -Learn more about how you can help protect the landscape and culture of the Sonoran Desert.
- Bill Broyles – To learn more about the Sonoran Desert, or plan your own transit. Make sure to pick up a book from Bill too.
- The Town of Ajo – If you want to experience the Sonora desert by bike, make sure to start in Ajo.
- Sonoran Desert Conference Center – This is the place to stay.
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I really enjoyed the whole production, from the interviews, the images and the riding perspective. A beautiful and inspirational video.
Thanks for watch Joe! We really appreciate it. If you have any questions, holler. Happy to answer them.
Need more people like yall in the world who discover these forgotten places and stories. Excited about your next adventure!
Thanks for watching and the kind words. We really appreciate it. We will keep you posted on the next project. Our goal at @ShraedTerritory is to share the stories of the people and lands we visit with the hope of connecting others and promoting understanding. If you can walk away from one of our films with an expanded imagination and perspective, we succeeded. Thanks again for watch and sharing your thoughts. It means a ton!
Professionally done and inspiring…. and this is my back door from Tucson. Thank you for doing this. Please ride on!
Thanks Brad! We’re so glad you liked it. Yeah, that is right out your backdoor. If you’ve never done it, grad your gravel bike and go ride the “Scenic Loop” at Organ Pipe. It’s the most amazing 22 mile gravel ride in the world!
This was such an amazing project and very informative. Very educational to watch and just so heart warming to experience. Thank you so much for sharing.
Howdy Betty, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! I hope you you get a chance to visit and see the landscape for yourself. It’s an incredible place with wonderful people.
Wow…this was just beautiful. I really enjoyed the film. The cinematography and history. Really well done!
Howdy CL!
Thanks for the watch and sharing your thoughts. Holler if you have any questions about the area. Hope to catch a ride in 2021!