72.011 - Film Expo: Living Undocumented: High School, College, and Beyond

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Living Undocumented is a 17-minute documentary that explores the lives of diverse undocumented immigrant youth to illustrate the realities, challenges and opportunities they face through high school, college, and beyond. It features 6 DREAMers, who portray the realities of our nation’s immigration system and its impact on undocumented youth. The documentary is intended for all audiences, but with the accompanying lesson plan and resource guide for students and educators, it is especially useful in secondary classes.

Film Website: http://livingundocumented.com/about/the-project/

Sub Unit

• AERA Presidential Session

Chairs

• Jonathan I Gayles, Georgia State University

• Tatyana Kleyn, City College of New York - CUNY

• Ben Donnellon, Living Undocumented Film