Expanding Sanctuary

Short | Documentary | 20 min

Showing In

Ultimate Citizens
Zinema 2 Sat, Mar 22 2:30 PM
Mr. Jamshid is the charismatic, fiery, and funny guidance counselor in Seattle Public Schools, helping the children of immigrants and refugees find belonging as they train to compete in the world’s largest Ultimate Frisbee Tournament.
Film Info
Release Year:2023
Genre:Documentary
Production Country:USA
Original Language:Spanish and English
Subtitles:English
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Kristal Sotomayor

Description

Expanding Sanctuary follows an immigrant mother who becomes a powerful community leader in the fight to end police data-sharing with ICE. The film captures her transformation from personal desire to bring her mother to the U.S. into a passionate, collective movement for immigrant rights and family protection.