 | Lost Souls (Animas Perdidas)by Monika Navarro A young Latina filmmaker chronicles the emotional journey of her uncle, a U.S. military vet deported to Mexico, and uncovers the secrets of her family’s past. Independent Lens |
 | Maid in Americaby Anayansi Prado Meet Telma, Eva, and Judith, three undocumented workers who toil as cooks, housekeepers, and even surrogate mothers — often at the expense of their own families — as they attempt to pursue their American dreams. Global Voices, True Stories, Independent Lens |
 | The New Americansby Gordon Quinn, Gita Saedi, and Steve James Follow a diverse group of immigrants and refugees as they leave their home and families behind and learn what it means to be new Americans in the 21st century. Global Voices, Independent Lens |
 | No More Babies for Lifeby Renee Tajima-Peña and Virginia Espino At a large Los Angeles maternity ward in the 1960s and 1970s, Mexican-American mothers were frequently prodded into tubal ligations in the late stages of labor — often based on little more than the question “More babies?” Independent Lens |
 | Our Disappeared/Nuestros Desaparecidosby Juan Mandelbaum They dreamed of a revolution that would transform Argentina. But what happened to this hopeful generation who suddenly “disappeared”? Global Voices, Independent Lens |
 | P-Star Risingby Gabriel Noble Rapper Priscilla Diaz was dazzling New York nightclub crowds at age nine. But chasing music stardom isn’t child’s play when you live in a shelter, your mom’s an addict, and your dad’s struggling to keep the family afloat. Independent Lens |
 | Race Is the Placeby Rick Tejada-Flores and Ray Telles Race Is the Place presents the creative visions of a group of multicultural actors, poets, visual artists and musicians on America’s most pressing social issues. Independent Lens |
 | Scenes from a Parishby James Rutenbeck At St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts, “Love thy neighbor” is easier said than done when immigration uncovers ethnic tensions that threaten to split the congregation. Independent Lens |
 | Stranded: The Andes Plane Crash Survivorsby Gonzalo Arijon and Marc Silvera Stranded is a parable of human survival and extreme measures as a group of young athletes break society’s greatest taboo in order to survive after a plane crash in the mountains. Global Voices, Global Perspectives Collection, Independent Lens |
 | The Graduates/Los Graduadosby Bernardo Ruiz The struggles and triumphs of Latino and Latina students from across the United States are explored through their own eyes in this documentary about the challenges faced in the American public education system. Women and Girls Lead, Independent Lens |
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