African Moot

For one week in Gaborone, Botswana, a collection of aspiring lawyers gathers for the annual African Human Rights Moot Court Competition.

Decoupling 脱钩

A "Chinese" father reflects on the changing relationship of China and US during his trip to Beijing to retrieve his 3-year-old "American" daughter who has been stranded.

Itu Ninu

In a highly controlled smart city in the year 2084, two climate migrants try to connect through old-fashioned letters.

Las Abogadas: Attorneys on the Front Lines of the Migrant Crisis

Las Abogadas follows a handful of immigration attorneys over a multi-year odyssey beginning in 2018 as the U.S. government upends every law to protect those fleeing from violence and war.

New Boats

An investigative documentary that presents an eye-opening look at the impact of international industrialized fishing in West African waters and its disastrous effect on local communities at a critical point in Sierra Leone's history.

No U-Turn

Ike Nnaebue, a renowned Nollywood director, goes back to the path he took at the dawn of his adult life when he wanted to reach Europe.

Sisterhood

Twin sisters Husai and Hassi want to leave Sierra Leone to look for work in the Middle East.

Sometime, Somewhere

The stories of migrants who are forced to come to Virginia due to global climate change, gang violence, or poverty are unique to each individual, but form a common web of pathways of fear, courage, and hope.

The Strong Man of Bureng

During a visit home, the coronavirus outbreak jeopardises Essa’s return to Europe and his application to renew his residence permit, plunging him into one of the most serious crises of his life.

This Jungo Life

This Jungo Life goes deep inside the lives of young refugees and asylum seekers from Sudan

Ultimate Citizens

Meet Jamshid Khajavi, an Iranian American immigrant, school counselor, chicken rescuer, and Ultimate Frisbee coach tirelessly devoted to the city’s immigrant kids.

Feature-length Films

Chinese American Films

A short narrative film about a mother-daughter relationship and a documentary following a filmmaker when his young daughter ends up trapped in China during COVID.

Climate Change

A documentary on the fishing industry in Sierra Leone and a narrative feature depicting climate migrants in the future.

Experimental Films

Cutting-edge and artistic short films exploring the lives of immigrants from Miami to Western Sahara.

Immigration Law

The stories of young, rising stars in law in Africa and the lawyers on the frontlines of immigration law in the U.S.

Sports

Sports connect us to one another across borders, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Watch two films exploring the importance of sports.

Sudanese Refugees

One short film and one feature film depicting the lives of Sudanese refugees, who fled their country after the civil war began in 2023.

U.S. Immigration Policy

Immigration policy touches the lives of DACA recipients, the "Sanctuary City" of Philadelphia, and a Latinx community in Virginia.

West African Films

Explore three documentaries about migration and the immigrant experience in West African countries.

Featured Collections

Shorts: American Latinx Communities

Shorts: Children

Shorts: Family Bonds

Shorts: Memory and History

Short Film Collections

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Explore our on-demand catalog here to see which films will be available for streaming from October 17-27. Our "Featured Collections" include combinations of feature-length and short films grouped thematically, so you can enjoy a variety of films based on your interests.

Our goal is to tell the story of global immigration through the art form of film and to humanize the plight of immigrants and refugees by sharing their stories. In doing this, we seek not only to entertain but also to inform our audiences and provide the means by which our audiences can take action.

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