[GPSCC-chat] movie re "papers" for undocumented youth

[Jim Doyle]

*Papers: The Movie* 
<http://e2ma.net/go/6710889462/208233688/214186540/35537/goto:http:/www.papersthemovie.com/>
Tuesday, June 29 at 6:00 PM

Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library, 921 S. First St, San Jose

"Papers" is the story of undocumented youth and the challenges they face
as they turn 18 without legal status.

There are approximately 2 million undocumented children who were born
outside the U.S. and raised in this country. These are young people who
were educated in American schools, hold American values, know only the
U.S. as home and who, upon high school graduation, find the door to their
future slammed shut.

65,000 undocumented students graduate every year from high school without
“papers.” It is against the law to work or drive. It is difficult, if 
not impossible
in some states, to attend college. Currently, there is no path to 
citizenship for
these young people.

Graham Street Productions produced this film in association with El 
Grupo Juvenil
(the "Papers" Youth Crew). These youth producers were actively involved 
in all
aspects of the production. They are working in collaboration with the 
youth who
want to tell their stories as well as community organizations around the 
country
who are working to change immigration policy on behalf of these young 
people.

Sponsored by Biblioteca Latinoamericana Library & Economic Justice Film 
Series.