BlackStar Film Festival

Statism (Shorts) (Press & Industry)

Expired August 16, 2024 4:00 AM
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An immigrant mother emerges as a community leader during the historic campaign to end the sharing of the Philadelphia police database with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Expanding Sanctuary tells a rarely told story about a Latinx immigrant community’s successful journey to change legislation and protect families.


Thank you to our screening partner: Black Documentary Collective (BDC)

  • Runtime
    21 minutes
  • Language
    Spanish, English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    East Coast
  • Social Media
  • Director
    Kristal Sotomayor
  • Screenwriter
    Kristal Sotomayor
  • Producer
    Kristal Sotomayor
  • Cast
    Linda Hernandez
  • Cinematographer
    Kristal Sotomayor
  • Editor
    María Luisa Santos
  • Composer
    Jorge Corante
  • Sound Design
    Nayuribe Montero Jiménez, Tinta Stereo Audiovisual