Reviews & Quotes | Alien: American Dream Denied

NY Review | NY Review Contributor
"Critics and audiences alike have praised Alien for its ability to connect viewers with its subjects on an emotional level."

CT Insider | Hana Ikramuddin, Staff Writer
Documentary by New Canaan filmmaker shows emotional impact of green card backlog: 'Broken' system

Hindustan Times | Shalini Kathuria Narang
Filmmaker Vidyut Latay talks about new documentary on US immigration: ‘I did not want to alienate Americans’

Times of India | Sachin Sharma
On film, MSU gold medallist captures H1B holders’ plight

Moneycontrol | Chanpreet Khurana
MIFF 2024: First-ever Documentary Bazaar, must-see films, special packages and masterclasses at 18th Mumbai International Film Festival

American Kahani | Annapurna Devi Pandey and Malavika Divakar
"Latay poignantly shows the suffering of the Indian immigrants as they face the realities of the backlog."

The Daily Eye | Vinta Nanda
Travelling on the road to the American dream

Flatland | Mary Sanchez
New Documentary Highlights Legal Immigrant Plight

KCTV5 | Betsy Webster
Widow of man killed in Olathe hate crime featured in new documentary

The Pitch | Sarah Moore
Documentary Alien puts the immigration system in its crosshairs at March 9 premiere event

Broadway World | Stephi Wild
FOREVER WELCOME Presents 'Fairness & Belonging: Discussing the State of the American Immigration System'

Watson Immigration Law | Tahmina Watson, Founder, Author, Best-Selling Book Series, "The Startup Visa"
"In her documentary, ‘Alien’, a feature documentary made on the issue of high-skilled immigration in the US, Ms. Vidyut Latay delivers a powerful exploration of the emotional and social toll of the green card backlog in the United States. Through masterful storytelling and a keen eye for detail, she brings to life the true hardships faced by countless individuals caught in the complexities of the immigration system. The film not only educates and informs but also resonates deeply, offering a poignant reminder of the human stories behind the headlines. For anyone seeking to understand the urgent need for immigration reform, Ms. Latay’s work is both an essential and profoundly moving experience."

Greg Finton, Documentary Filmmaker
"Vidyut Latay’s emotionally powerful film is not only a must-watch for anyone who has friends or family members with an immigration history, but it is a must-watch for the entire American voting public."