World Premiere
UNDOCUMENTED
Filmmakers Patricia Shih and Greg Blank, and subject Harold Fernandez in person for a Q&A!
Sunday, November 13th at 8:15pm
$11 Members Admission | $17 Members Premium Admission (Includes Reception)
$16 General Admission | $22 Premium Admission (Includes Reception)
This is the world premiere of the inspirational and compelling
story of one man who came to this country as a 13 year-old undocumented
immigrant. Along with his 11 year-old brother, Harold Fernandez fled
Medellin, Colombia -- then considered the drug and murder capital of the world
-- to join their parents who had emigrated years before. The boys traveled
with adult strangers in a small boat through the treacherous Bermuda Triangle
during hurricane season. Their family endured years of separation, with
the parents working long hours and days for meager wages to save enough to
bring their sons here. This family risked all to reach the land of their
dreams.
Through
hard work and perseverance, Harold struggled to learn a new language and catch
up with his classmates. Triumphing through unfailing love and the indomitable
courage of the human spirit, he was accepted to Princeton. But one fateful
day his undocumented status was revealed there and he risked losing everything
for himself and his entire family. What happened next is nothing short of
inspiring. Ultimately
he graduated from Harvard Medical School and is now at the top of his
profession as a cardiac surgeon on Long Island. This is the quintessential
tale of the American Dream, and puts a human face on the bitter debate about
immigration.
Premium Ticket Holders are invited to a red-carpet catered reception with
wine and authentic Colombian cuisine from El Paisita. A meet-and-greet with the
principals of the documentary, and sales and signing of the DVD and book upon
which the film is based will also be offered at the reception.
Filmmaker Patricia Shih and subject Harold Fernandez