Immigrant Nation! The Battle for the Dream
September 7, 2011
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location
Latino Cultural Center, Lecture Center B2
Address
803 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60607
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Presented by the UIC Latino Cultural Center
A feature documentary about the contemporary immigrant rights movement. In particular, it is the story of the struggle of Elvira Arellano, a single mother from Chicago, who fought her deportation. The film also interweaves the stories of individuals, organizations, activists and community leaders united by passion and a concern for justice. It illustrates the opposition to the controversial HR4437 immigration bill as well as the ongoing struggle and demand for comprehensive immigration reform.
Join us for a screening followed by Q&A dialogue session with director Esaú Meléndez. Approx. 90 min.
If you require any accommodations please contact us at least one week before the event.
Date posted
May 29, 2018
Date updated
Apr 14, 2020