Come join us as we screen preview clips of the upcoming feature documentary, “Building the American Dream,” which tells the story of the Texas construction industry through the lives of undocumented workers. In the deadliest state for construction, one in two workers are undocumented and face exploitation in the Texas industry. We will also play a segment of KUT reporter Joy Diaz’s latest radio series “Help Wanted, Get Out,” which traces the northward path of immigrants from their homes in Mexico, and tells the stories of how these immigrants’ lives are now woven into the fabric of the United States.
We will discuss immigrant labor issues in Texas and hear from the perspective of those working on the frontlines. Director Chelsea Hernandez will be joined by Christian Hurtado, a DACA recipient, who works in construction and faces a precarious situation as the future of the DACA program remains uncertain, and KUT reporter Joy Diaz.
This event is co-sponsored with ¡Cine Resistencia!
It is free and open to the public.