What We Are From is a feature-length documentary by Erick Arredondo and Diego Estrada Bernuy that follows the stories of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients as they return to their homelands for the first time since immigrating to the United States. After more than 20 years away, they step back into the sights, sounds, and memories they left behind, confronting the weight of their journeys and reclaiming the joy often silenced by their undocumented status. The film highlights the transformative impact of the Cultural Leadership Fellowship, a program that empowers undocumented individuals to grow in community through Advance Parole travel. Through powerful and intimate storytelling, What We Are From captures moments of reflection, healing, and resilience as undocumented leaders reunite with their families. In their search for belonging, they discover that home is not just a place, but what we carry with us and what we find in each other.

Join us on Friday, May 16, 2025, for the Seattle premiere of this groundbreaking documentary. 

SEATTLE PREMIERE

Friday, May 16, 2025

Reception & Refreshments: 6:00 PM 

Showing & Panel: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Celebration: 9:00 – 9:30 PM 

Location: Rainier Arts Center

*Early bird prices available now until Wednesday, April 30, 2025! Prices will go up by $5 after the early bird date passes.*