Accidental Expat
Available screening types
Virtual
Available until
Nov 01, 2024
Available in
Worldwide
About the film
A bright young Latino DREAMer from Texas must battle the demons of a deportation to Mexico and starting a new life in a country he only knew as an infant.
Genre
Social Justice
Runtime
1h 35m
Released
2024
Director
Alan Barr
Producer
Marco Ortiz, Arturo Tay Balderas
Writer
Alan Barr
Cast
Edgar De Santiago, Enrique Arreola, Axel Alcántara, Fátima Favela, Amaya Blas, Andoni Belausteguigoitia
Upcoming screenings
Awards & recognition
STXIFF
Best International Narrative Film
Arizona International Film Festival
Official Selection
Chelsea Film Festival
Official Selection
What people are saying
‘"With a strong ensemble cast and Barr's excellent storytelling, Accidental Expat is a meaningful family drama telling a story that few of us really know and yet absolutely should know."‘
Richard Propes
‘"Accidental Expat" is an extremely smart movie that makes its points with pinpoint accuracy - and delivers an excruciating message that needs to be heard no matter how hard it is to hear it.‘
Jeremy Gladstone
‘A story about youth, ambition, love, friends, family and the meaning of home. Alan Barr directs this sensitive and engaging portrait of what life might look like for a DREAMer – “a person who has lived in the US without official authorization since coming to the country as a minor”. Beyond being an enjoyable film filled with interesting characters, Accidental Expat also seeks to be a learning resource that educates others on issues of immigrated, deportation and DREAMers.‘
Olivia Ballington