Home is Somewhere Else

An estimated 11 million undocumented migrants are living in the United States under the constant threat of sudden deportation. In this animated documentary, three young immigrants tell their stories. Jasmine, 11, fears separation from her undocumented parents and sets off to become an activist to protect families like hers. Evelyn was born in the USA but has chosen to return to Mexico, while her sister Elizabeth, an illegal immigrant in Los Angeles, is struggling to realize her ambitions. Finally, Lalo shares the story of his childhood, deportation, return, and transforming his challenges through his work as an artist and activist.Voiced by the actual children and their families, the stories are woven together by spoken word poet José Eduardo Aguilar, also known as Lalo “El Deportee,” the film’s host and MC whose vibrant Spanglish breaks codes, switches standards, and pushes the viewer to decipher his poems. A powerful reminder of how the color of your passport determines your life.