Event

Papers, the Movie - presented by OneAmerica

OneAmerica and the University of Washington are hosting this evening of film and discussion highlighting the struggles and challenges facing undocumented children in the United States. Following the film, a panel discussion moderated by OneAmerica Executive Director Pramila Jayapal will follow. A portion of the proceeds will fund OneAmerica's work to advance immigrant and civil rights.

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, simply by turning 18, become "illegal" immigrants.

65,000 undocumented students graduate every year from high school without papers and the door to their future slams shut. 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 is producing this film in association with El Grupo Juvenil (the "Papers" Youth Crew). These youth producers are actively involved in all aspects of the production.