The Undocumented “Documented”

Immigration reform has been in the spotlight for years and the issue continues to extend while hundreds of thousands of immigrants await their fate. Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, will be releasing a documentary called “Documented” to broadcast on national television through CNN on June 29. A long time advocate for immigration reform, Vargas came out about his undocumented status in 2011 in the New York Times Magazine. “Documented” was in the works two months before his “coming out” essay was published in the Times. Both written and directed by Vargas, “Documented” highlights his experience as an undocumented immigrant in the United States.

The film will preview in selected theaters in New York and Los Angeles before a national debut of the film on CNN Films broadcast and will also be eligible for an Oscar nomination. Not only has Vargas stirred up conversation about immigration in the U.S., his story has inspired hundreds of undocumented individuals and especially students to “come out” about their status and keep pushing for their rights. The movement is far from over as many are still anticipating changes, but “Documented” will be a step in the right direction. “The film is in honor of 11 million undocumented immigrants—many of us Americans in all but papers. And the film is dedicated to parents everywhere who dream of better futures for their children.”

Check out the trailer for the documentary:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FElg8E16LeU

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