Experience the gripping story of Norma, an immigrant mother facing daunting challenges as she strives to navigate through the turbulent waters of uncertainty. With her husband, Jesus, detained by ICE in a facility plagued by the spread of COVID-19, Norma finds herself thrust into a harrowing battle to keep her family afloat.
Following an altercation that led to Jesus’ detention, Norma and her children are forced to leave their apartment due to financial strain. Seeking refuge with her mother-in-law, their situation takes a dire turn when she contracts COVID-19, leaving them with nowhere to stay. Thus begins Norma’s relentless quest to ensure the safety, shelter, and sustenance of her children, all while advocating for Jesus’ release amidst the escalating threat of the virus within the detention facility.
Through the lens of directors Emily Kassie and Ben C. Solomon, this documentary, crafted in collaboration with FRONTLINE, The Marshall Project, and the Pulitzer Center, offers a poignant portrayal of the profound impact of the coronavirus pandemic on immigrant families.
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