This Is Home
PRESENTED BY: Backbone Meaningful Movies on VashonWhat 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.
Special Guests: Vashon Resettlement Committee
Sponsors: Special thanks to Vashon Theatre for hosting this film series, providing staffing and the big screen, and to Island Green Tech for providing the equipment. We appreciate your generous co-sponsorship!
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