What happens to Syrian refugees given haven in a western country?

This striking suburban Baltimore set film paints a fascinating picture of the USA through the eyes of four families going through the country’s refugee self-sufficiency resettlement program. The journey towards acculturation includes buying hijabs featuring the stars and stripes; discovering twelve-hour working days; and beginning to confront the challenging gender expectations of their new home.

“This Is Home” gives a novel portrait of America, while conveying the resilience of its shipwrecked subjects in a moving and compelling fashion.

Following the screening, representatives from the Vashon Resettlement Committee will discuss their work.