a promise.
a reality.
a family’s fight.
A feature documentary about a mixed-status family’s fight to remain together and what their journey reveals about belonging, justice, and the American promise.
the american promise vs. the american reality
the american dream interrupted
Through one family’s story, we examine the systems, policies, and politics that turn America’s promise into uncertainty for millions.
help us finish the film
The story has been filmed. The mission is clear. Now we need your help to complete production, protect the footage, finish post-production, and bring the film to audiences who need to see it.
Donations are tax-deductible through Nu Vizion Films, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the film’s fiscal sponsor.
Voices from the film
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![Close-up of a man with gray hair, glasses, and a beard, speaking in an office or formal setting.]()
Michael O'Connor Frederick City Mayor
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![A man with dark hair with lighter streaks, wearing black glasses, a gray blazer, and a black zip-up jacket, smiling outdoors with blurred trees and buildings in the background.]()
Alex Vazquez CASA
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![A young man with dark curly hair and a short beard looking to the right, wearing a gray textured shirt, in a softly lit indoor setting.]()
Minister Andrew Gonzalez
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![An elderly woman with short gray hair wearing a blue shirt holding a water bottle, standing outdoors among a group of people, with trees and sunlight in the background.]()
Carol Antoniewicz: RISE Coalition
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![A man with a serious expression, bald head, wearing glasses, a gray suit, and a patterned tie, with a Puerto Rican flag lapel pin]()
Cesar Diaz Frederick County Council Member
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![Close-up of a woman with red hair, glasses, and a beige scarf, wearing a black coat with fur trim, outdoors in front of a brick building.]()
Nicole Williams House Senate
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![A woman with curly brown hair smiling, wearing a black top and a gold heart-shaped necklace in an indoor setting.]()
Damaris P Jackson Community Outreach & Advocacy
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![A middle-aged man with a beard wearing glasses, a suit, and a tie, standing in an indoor setting with blurred background figures.]()
Robert Van Res: Director of Golden Mile
Media Coverage
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![Logo of The Washington Post in blackletter font on a white background]()
One family’s experience with the ‘unfair’ math of our country: Four U.S. citizens plus one who is not equals zero stimulus funds
May 13, 2020
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![Telemundo logo with a stylized red T on a black background.]()
Familias mixtas demandan al gobierno por negarles cheques de estímulo
April 30, 2020
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![Telemundo logo with a stylized red 'T' on a black background.]()
Familia explica cuál sería el impacto del bloqueo temporal del ‘Parole in Place’
August 28, 2024
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![NBC logo with multicolored peacock feathers]()
Federal judge blocks policy helping undocumented spouses
August 27, 2024
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![Text reading 'The Frederick News-Post' in black Gothic font.]()
RISE Coalition hosts caravan rally in Frederick for immigrant rights
May 15, 2021
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![Logo for WFMD 930 Free Talk radio station with red and blue text and graphics.]()
Commission On Immigrant Affairs Formally Introduced To County Council
December 15, 2020
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