Motivation

The primary motive behind this movie is to deal with the immigration issue, but from human perspective, showing the humanity of immigrants, and how they are like everyone else, with dreams, hopes, fears, and character complexity. At this time in the history of America, we think the climate is ripe for such a movie, and this is one of the reasons we are very passionate about getting it made. The movie does not intend to take a side or argue a point; it is an artistic venture to reveal the life of a typical immigrant, and provides the debaters additional information about the subjects of their arguments, symbolized in the character of Sade George.

The movie also attempts to bridge an unnecessary and internecine tension between many African immigrants and African-Americans in this country. In meetings with key individuals and groups here in Boston and around the country, including former Massachusetts State Representative Mel King, and New York House of Rep Major Owens, we have learned, disturbingly, about the pervasiveness of this misunderstanding. Hence, this movie tries to bring light into the areas of mutual reconciliation. As the first movie dealing with this smoldering crisis, it is the hope of the filmmakers to hold up a mirror and nudge the people to see themselves and find a solution to the problem.