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Firedoglake Chat
Jan. 4, 2010 | Firedoglake | Lisa Derrick
"Papers" Director Online Chat with Firedoglake
Papers the Movie: Stories of Undocumented Youth delivers the poignant stories of five undocumented students whose life in the United States is colored daily by their lack “papers.” Without proof of their immigrant status, it is against the law for them to drive or work, and it is difficult or impossible for them to get into college....
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New York Times - Papers' Article
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Jan. 1, 2010 | New York Times | Julia Preston
To Overhaul Immigration, Advocates Alter Tactics
Lacing up new pairs of walking shoes with a flourish, four immigrant students set out on foot from downtown Miami on Friday, starting a four-month walk to Washington to protest what they called the Obama administration’s lack of action on legislation granting legal status to illegal immigrants...
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New York Times - Papers' Article
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Dec. 15, 2009 | New York Times | Randal C. Archibold
New Immigration Bill Is Introduced in House
The on-again, off-again drive to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws moved back to Congress on Tuesday with the introduction of legislation that would open a path to legal status for millions of illegal immigrants. The bill, introduced by Representative Luis V. Gutierrez, Democrat of Illinois, was seen as the opening volley in what Democrats and Republicans expect to...
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Nov. 18, 2009 | My Fox Houston | Duarte Geraldino
Papers Screening in Houston, TX
HOUSTON - More than 200 people attended a screening of a 'Papers The Movie' at the Ripley Houston. The documentary looks at the struggles facing undocumented immigrants studying in the U.S. Many Texas students may never become U.S. citizens...
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Nov. 12, 2009 | CNN with Rick Sanchez  
Papers the Movie Director and Walter Lara on CNN
Anne Galisky from Papers the Movie and Walter Lara on CNN talk about the new documentary and the DREAM Act. No copyright infringement intended...
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Nick Fish
Oct. 22, 2009 | El Hispanic News | Julie Cortez
  Consejo de la Ciudad de Portland da apoyo al Acto DREAM  
Portland, OR — El Consejo de la Ciudad de Portland pasó una resolución el miércoles pasado declarando su apoyo para el Acto de Desarrollo, Apoyo y Educación para Menores (DREAM)...
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Jewish Report
Oct. 19, 2009 | Jewish Review | Brooke Wheatley
Film explores plight of immigrant youth
Imagine if you did not have the right to live in the country where you grew up. Imagine that you couldn’t work or drive. Imagine you couldn’t apply for a state ID or get on an airplane...
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The Oregonian
Oct. 14, 2009 | The Oregonian | Gosia Wozniacka
  Portland council endorses federal proposal to offer legal status to immigrant students  
Inspired by watching a film about undocumented youth, the Portland City Council passed a resolution Wednesday supporting a federal proposal to grant legal status to undocumented youth...
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South Los Angeles Report
Oct. 5, 2009 | South Los Angeles Report | Shirin Parsavand
Telling the stories of undocumented youth
A new documentary that depicts the struggles of undocumented immigrant youths and the effort to help them become citizens will be screened on Tuesday in Gardena...
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Portland Upside
Oct. 3, 2009 | Portland Upside | Sara and Rob Bednark
Out of Shadows and onto the big screen
On Sept. 26, the documentary “Papers” launched its national tour at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon. That’s because the filmmakers, both youth and adults, wanted to showcase their extraordinary adventure in their hometown.
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El Hispanic News
Sept. 24, 2009 | El Hispanic News (English) | Julie Cortez
  Local film ‘Papers’ gives undocumented students a national platform  
Portland, OR ? “Papers,” a locally-produced documentary about the barriers facing undocumented students, already has people across the nation clamoring for screenings. But this is a homegrown project with major hometown support, and Portland gets first dibs, with the first official “Papers” premiere this Saturday followed by a few more local screenings before the film hits the road...
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El Hispanic news
Sept. 24, 2009 | El Hispanic News (Spanish) | Julie Cortez
  Película local ‘Papers’ consigue una plataforma nacional  
Portland, OR ? “Papers,” un documental producido localmente sobre las barreras que enfrentan los estudiantes indocumentados, ya tiene a gente en todo el país pidiendo a gritos para proyectarla.
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Portland Tribune
Sept. 24, 2009 | Portland Tribune | Jason Vondersmith
Film probes life without papers.
Film probes life without papers. Movie explores what happens when child immigrants turn 18
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Oregonian
Sept. 22, 2009 | The Oregonian | Gosia Wozniacka
Documentary film gives voice to undocumented youths
"OK, roll it! You're on!" - Director Anne Galisky called out, and a young man with headphones focused the camera on the suit-clad older man with the yarmulke. The crew of Graham Street Productions, a Portland-based production company, hushed.
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El Centinela
Sept. 17, 2009 | El Centinela | Rocío Rios
  "Papers": La película que habla de la frustración de miles de jóvenes  
La realidad de los jóvenes que por no tener papeles no pueden entrar a la universidad es el tema de la película "Papers" que será exhibida nuevamente el lunes 5 de octubre en el Hollywood Theater de Portland.
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New York Times
April 19, 2009 | New York Times | Kirk Semple
  In New Jersey, Bills Offering In-State Tuition to Illegal Immigrants Face a Fight  
Champions of a proposal to allow illegal immigrants in New Jersey to pay in-state college tuition could be forgiven for believing, after years of frustration and defeat, that their cause may finally have momentum.
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 Dream Activist
June 29, 2009 | dreamactivist.org | Duarte Geraldino
Victory — In-State Tuition in Wisconsin
A big victory for all students and groups in Wisconsin who have been pushing for in-state tuition.

We just got word this morning that the final budget, which will be signed this morning by Governor Jim Doyle, will include an in-state tuition provision. This will allow for students who graduate from a WI high-school to be eligible receive in-state tuition within the UW System and Wisconsin technical college schools.
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June 4, 2009 | immigrationimpact.com | Mary Giovagnoli
  Reuniting Families Act Helps Immigrants Who Play By the Rules  
Although many people associate comprehensive immigration reform solely with issues of legalization and deportation of undocumented immigrants, the truth is that millions of legal immigrants are also victims of our broken immigration system—a system that has been floundering for the last 20 years.
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Portland Upside
April 8, 2009 | New York Times | Julia Preston
Obama to Push Immigration Bill as One Priority
While acknowledging that the recession makes the political battle more difficult, President Obama plans to begin addressing the country’s immigration system this year, including looking for a path for illegal immigrants to become legal, a senior administration official said on Wednesday.
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April 16, 2009 &
Oct. 14, 2008
| Univision Television |  
Oct. 14, 2008 Univision Television (in Spanish)
"Papers" youth and associate producer interviewed on Univision.
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Portland Upside
March 26, 2009 | Immigration Law & Policy |  
  House and Senate Introduce DREAM Act, a Measure to Address the Plight of Immigrant Students  
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, the DREAM Act ... This bipartisan legislation addresses the situation faced by young people who were brought to the United States years ago as undocumented immigrant children, and who have since grown up here but are being denied the ability to fully contribute to society.

The DREAM Act was reintroduced in the United States House and Senate. For more on the DREAM Act, go to United DreamActivist.org or the DREAM Act Portalor change.org
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Portland Upside
Jan. 9, 18-22 2009 |      
  "Papers" Crew films in Washington, D.C. during Presidential Inauguration week  
 
 
Portland Upside
Nov. 9, 2008 | The Oregonian |  
  "A film in the works tells the story of youths who grow up in the U.S. without citizenship..."  
 
 
 
Portland Upside
Nov. 2008 | Democratic and Republican Conventions in 2008
  "Papers" Crew films at Democratic and Republican Conventions in 2008.  
"Papers" youth crew member Jose, Age 17: Notes from the 2008 Democratic Convention
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June 13, 2007 | City Council Hearing |  
  Jose Luis Juarez addressing the Portland City Mayor Tom Potter and City Council Members  
Jose Luis Juarez addressing the Portland City Mayor Tom Potter and City Council Members on June 13, 2007
 
 
 
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