Papers: stories of undocumented youth / Graham Street Productions presents ; in association with El Grupo Juvenil ; written and directed by Anne Galisky ; produced by Rebecca Shine & El Grupo Juvenil ; produced in partnership with Film Action Oregon ; produced by Graham Street Productions.
Publisher:
Graham Street Productions,
Copyright Date:
2010
Description:
1 videodisc (88 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. viewing copy.
Special features: theatrical trailer (2 min.); I would tell you the story myself if I could [featurette] (4 min.); Premiere night [featurette] (4 min.); Scenes from a youth movement [featurette] (12 min.).
Summary:
Twelve million undocumented immigrants live in the United States; two million of them are children. This film is about people who did not decide to become illegal immigrants. Their parents made that choice for them. Although born outside the U.S., these young people were raised in this country, educated in American schools, hold American values, know only the U.S. as home and who, upon high school graduation, find the door to their future slammed shut. 65,000 undocumented students graduate every year from high school without "papers." It is against the law for them to work or drive. It is difficult, if not impossible in some states, to attend college. They live at risk of arrest, detention, and deportation to countries they may not even remember. Currently, there is no path to citizenship for these young people.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.