The arrest of Newark’s Mayor at a detention center. Native Americans caught up in immigration enforcement raids. A river rafting trip with American and Afghan teenagers. Two women seeking to simply live in peace. These narratives of migration reveal the places where humanity survives.

A standoff at an immigrant detention center in Newark leads to the arrest of Mayor Ras Baraka.&nbsp;

Arrested at Delaney Hall

A standoff at an immigrant detention center in Newark leads to the arrest of Mayor Ras Baraka.

This documentary highlights issues in US Indigenous reservations, such as threats to birthright citizenship and essential rights, and discusses concerns over proposed cuts to health and education under Trump.

A History of Conflict: Trump's Impact on Native American Communities

This documentary highlights issues in US Indigenous reservations, such as threats to birthright citizenship and essential rights, and discusses concerns over proposed cuts to health and education under Trump.

After Canada denied their asylum claims, Alma and Mia live undocumented while seeking legal status. "Invisibles" blends live action and animation to show the resilience of these Mexican women and undocumented asylum seekers in Canada.

Invisibles

After Canada denied their asylum claims, Alma and Mia live undocumented while seeking legal status. "Invisibles" blends live action and animation to show the resilience of these Mexican women and undocumented asylum seekers in Canada.

"A Little Bit Different" is a documentary about Afghan refugees and US teens rafting in Idaho. The film shows how outdoor adventure builds growth, unity, resilience, and friendship across varied backgrounds.

A Little Bit Different

"A Little Bit Different" is a documentary about Afghan refugees and US teens rafting in Idaho. The film shows how outdoor adventure builds growth, unity, resilience, and friendship across varied backgrounds.

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