How are immigrants, fugitives, and refugees portrayed in film, and how do these portrayals shape public perception? What are the lived experiences of those navigating displacement, exile, or forced migration? Join us for a screening and discussion as we explore the representations of immigrants, fugitives, and refugees in this collection of nuanced and singular independent films.

¡Alambrista! (1977) won the Caméra d’Or in 1978 at the Cannes Film Festival, and follows Roberto, a Mexican man who crosses the southern border and works as a farmworker to support his family at home. Renowned for its depiction of the undocumented experience, ¡Alambrista! offers an intimate and nuanced vision unlike any film before or after its release. (1hr 36 min + Opening Remarks from Dr. Laura Gutierrez )

Screenings for the series will take place from November 11th through November 16th at the Long Theatre. Part of the Media X Essentials Collection, curated by students!