Resident Alien

  • 9 10
  • 2015
  • 17min
Resident Alien
  • Original Title: Resident Alien (2021- )

Carlos used to live in the world's most dangerous city in Honduras. He fled gang violence and now lives with his grandmother in the U.S. Now deportation is the new threat.

Resident Alien
Awards

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: DOC NY/ Hot Springs Documentary Film festival/ Cinema For Peace

Resident Alien. Under the threat of deportation

15-year-old Carlos saw his best friend shot dead in front of him in Honduras and escaped gang violence by fleeing to his grandmother in the U.S., but his undocumented status leaves him vulnerable to deportation.

Production Companies

Naiara Eizaguirre-Paulos


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