"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. They live at risk of arrest, detention and deportation to countries they may not even remember. 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. |
