Melissa

TV-PG | 2 min | Documentary

Melissa, the child of immigrants from Guyana and Trinidad, grapples with the possibility that her family will be split up.

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Season 1

Episode 1

Melissa

Melissa, the child of immigrants from Guyana and Trinidad, grapples with the possibility that her family will be split up.

Episode 2

JoLeen

JoLeen, originally from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, muses on the potential of a forced separation between her and her American-born sister.

Episode 3

Maria

Born in India, Maria came to the U.S. as an eight year old. She and her family hold workshops in her home to sell goods and foster a sense of togetherness.

Episode 4

Isamar

Working long shifts as a social worker to save money is how Isamar—who came to the United States from Mexico when she was five years old—is preparing for the end of DACA.

Episode 5

Juan Carlos

Originally from Mexico, Juan Carlos works as a high school teacher at a school for immigrant students. He loves his job.

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Director: Raúl Paz Pastrana