DACA & Undocumented Student Resources

produced by Adam Gutierrez, fl. 2005, YO-TV and Educational Video Center (New York, NY: Educational Video Center, 2005), 28 mins

directed by François Cardona, fl. 2016; produced by Stanislas Gazelle, fl. 2017, Orlando Ribiero, fl. 2016, Victoria Logan, fl. 2014 and Thomas Ellis, fl. 2008, Babel Press (France: Java Films, 2016), 56 mins

This episode profiles three young Latinos who have overcome enormous challenges, through the help of family, friends and community organizations, en route to completing their education.

directed by Michael Camerini, fl. 1980-2010 and Shari Robertson, fl. 1987-2010; produced by Michael Camerini, fl. 1980-2010 and Shari Robertson, fl. 1987-2010, in How Democracy Works Now, Story Nine (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2007), 1 hour 39 mins

directed by Michael Camerini, fl. 1980-2010 and Shari Robertson, fl. 1987-2010; produced by Michael Camerini, fl. 1980-2010 and Shari Robertson, fl. 1987-2010, in How Democracy Works Now, Story Six (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2007), 59 mins

IMMIGRANT NATION! is a feature documentary about the modern immigrant rights movement in 2006 and '07. In particular, it is the story of the struggle of Elvira Arellano, a single mother from Chicago, who fought her deportation. The film also interweaves the stories of individuals, organizations, activists and community leaders united by passion and a concern for justice for the undocumented immigrants.

directed by Michael Camerini, fl. 1980-2010 and Shari Robertson, fl. 1987-2010; produced by Epidavros Project (New York, NY: Epidavros Project, 2015), 1 hour 55 mins

This film, a modern day "Grapes of Wrath," follows Jairo and his extended family of undocumented immigrants from their home in Mexico to a dairy farm in the USA in search of a better life and a means to send money home to their struggling families. Along the way, they encounter dangerous border crossing conditions and a run-in with immigration authorities. This film explores why immigration remains an enduring issue for our country.

A poetic short featuring the voice of an undocumented young Latina woman who was brought to the U.S. as a child. The film introduces viewers to a personal voice on the immigration debate: DACA, the Dream Act, and other immigration reform, speaking about what it's like to grow up and face an uncertain future as a young undocumented person in America.

By 2035, Latinos will represent 35% of the U.S. population. How will this impact America’s political, social, economic and cultural future? In 2016, will Latinos pick the next U.S. president? Immigration has played an important role in the history of the United States, yet Latinos are not becoming Americans like the immigrants before them. In 2012, Latinos as a group, had overwhelmingly voted for President Obama (75% to 27%) and thus given him a second term in office. That day, Latinos as a unified demographic, demonstrated that they can indeed pick the next President. Republicans and Democrats realize they need the Latino electorate. But to what extent has Latino influence already changed the identity and economic structure of the country?

directed by Joe Loncraine; produced by Joe Loncraine, Mark Turner, 1965-, Richard Wilson and Anya Sitaram, in Other America (London, England: SW Pictures, 2010), 23 mins

directed by Catherine Tambini, fl. 1987-1992 and Carlos Sandoval, fl. 2009-2014; produced by Catherine Tambini, fl. 1987-1992 and Carlos Sandoval, fl. 2009-2014, Camino Bluff Productions, Independent Television Service and CatTails (Bar) (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2013), 1 hour 25 mins

Access to opportunity should be a universal truth, but for so many, inequity and legislative instability leaves lives hanging in the balance. Join us for a conversation on immigration justice, where we’ll celebrate the diverse and intersectional immigrant community, explore the impact of immigration policies on our kids and communities, and actions you can take to advocate for immigration justice.