Immigration, Exile, and Latinx Studies

Book powerful films and conversations that delve into the realities of immigration, exile, and Latinx issues, illuminating the personal and collective impact of shifting policies, deportation fears, and the ongoing struggle for justice and belonging in the United States.

Engage with filmmakers and experts who offer firsthand accounts and critical perspectives on how these challenges shape Latinx communities, identities, and futures.

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DIRECTORS: Carlos Hagerman and Jorge Villalobos

FILM: Home is Somewhere Else

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Activism, Afro-Latin America, Culture + Identity, Family, Immigration + Exile, International Politics, Latinx, Sociology, Youth

DIRECTOR: Alonso Ruizpalacios

FILM: La Cocina

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Criminal Justice, Culture + Identity, Family, Global Economy, Human Rights, Immigration + Exile, Latinx, Sociology

DIRECTOR: Amber Bay Bemak

FILM: 100 Ways to Cross a Border

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Body Image, Culture + Identity, Dance Music Performing Arts, Latinx, LGBTQ+, Modern History, Visual Arts + Literature

DIRECTOR: Samuel Kishi Leopo

FILM: Los Lobos

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Cinema Studies, Family, Immigration + Exile, Latinx, Sociology, Women, Youth

DIRECTOR: Tiffany Rhynard

FILM: Forbidden: Undocumented and Queer in Rural America

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Activism, Family, Sociology,
Criminal Justice, Culture + Identity, Human Rights, Immigration + Exile, International Politics, Latinx, LGBTQ+

DIRECTOR: Michèle Stephenson

FILM: Elena

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Afro-Latin America, Body Image, Bullying + Violence, Culture + Identity, Family, Human Rights, Immigration + Exile, International Politics, Women

DIRECTOR: Julia Solomonoff

FILM: Nobody’s Watching

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Culture + Identity, Family, Global Economy, Immigration + Exile, Latinx, LGBTQ+, Sociology

DIRECTOR: Violeta Salama

FILM: Alegría

RELATED SUBJECTS:

Culture + Identity, Family, Immigration + Exile, Religion + Spirituality, Sociology, Women

“The highlight of the festival was the live-streamed Q&A with the directors of Home Is Somewhere Else. I’m so happy you recommended this film! They are amazing presenters, extremely interesting, profound, and so kind to students. Thanks for helping us organize this.”

– Dr. Iliana Pagán-Teitelbaum, West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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If you are interested in a specific film and director not listed below, contact us, and we will inquire for you.