CoFiA and the Leonia Public Library are presenting a wonderful documentary film, ABRAZOS, on Thursday, May 17th, at 7 P.m. at the library, 227 Fort Lee Road, Leonia. The screening is co-sponsored by the Bergen County Immigration Strategy Group and the New Jersey Alliance for Immigration Justice.
ABRAZOS tells the story of a group of 14 U.S. citizen children who have at least one undocumented parent. The film provides a heart-warming account of their journey from Minnesota to Guatemala to meet their grandparents, and in some cases siblings, for the first time. The film-maker, Luis Argueta, has made several excellent documentaries depicting the realities of U.S. immigration policy and its effect on the lives of families both in the U.S. and abroad. Several CoFiA member families have children who have made similar journeys.
Join us for the film, light refreshments provided by the library, and discussion.