America has always been Sam’s home. Yet without a pathway to citizenship, he and over half a million DACA recipients live in limbo, dependent on a temporary status renewed every two years. When his mother is suddenly deported by ICE, Sam must confront his own precarious reality through a new lens. His journey reveals how today’s immigration policies not only decide who gets to stay, but shape the story America tells about who belongs.
What to Expect?
Introduction by panelist Mabel Rosenheck of Lancaster History
A showing of the short film
Panel with Saritha, Michael, and other team members from Chaiyo Studio who will describe the film project and update us on its impact
Q&A with the panel
Desserts and hot drinks
At a moment when immigration dominates the national conversation, Almost American asks a profound question: what does it truly mean to belong?
