I Am You - State House Screening - Gardner Auditorium

24 Beacon Street,Boston MA 02133

22 February, 2023

Description

"I am You" is a documentary that takes an objective look at varying perspectives of immigration. This film looks at the immigration system from the viewpoint of "Dreamer", "Angel Mom", and first generation immigrant children.  This motion picture features Carlito Weaver, Erick Hernandez & Agnes Gibboney. Carlito is Brockton High Counselor who details the struggles of his father's immigration status. Erick shares his story of coming to this country as an undocumented child seeking the American Dream, and Agnes chronicles her tragic story of loss and her concerns about how immigration policies contributed to her grief. The goal of the documentary is to educate and encourage empathy from all perspectives.