Trailer for the documentary "From Here/from There (De Aquí/de Allá)" directed by Marlene Morris. Three men and a flag design on a textured gray background
Film poster for the documentary "From Here/from There (De Aquí/de Allá)" Three men and a flag design on a textured gray background
Trailer for the documentary "From Here/from There (De Aquí/de Allá)" directed by Marlene Morris. Three men and a flag design on a textured gray background
Film poster for the documentary "From Here/from There (De Aquí/de Allá)" Three men and a flag design on a textured gray background
A landmark Supreme Court case puts DACA—and one undocumented lawyer’s fight for his community—at the center of history

FROM HERE/FROM THERE

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WORLD PREMIERE - DocLands Film Festival | BEST SOCIAL JUSTICE DOCUMENTARY - Mendocino Film Festival | “As entertaining as it is informative . . . A tale well told.” - Wall Street Journal

Community Building & Allyship • Family Separation • Immigration & Effect on Mixed-Status FamiliesLaw & Social JusticeUndocumented Youth Activism • Educational & Career Opportunities for Dreamers • Dual Identity


Date of Completion: 2024 | Run Time: 63 minutes | Language: English & Spanish | Captions: Yes | Includes: Transcript | Director & Producer: Marlene "Mo" Morris Producers: Nicole S. & Jed Riffe | Editor: Manuel Tsingaris | Cinematographer: Vicente Franco | Co-Composers: Greg and Camilo Landau | Motion Graphic Designers: Ashley and Lauren Fundora

When the Trump administration abruptly threatens to deport 700,000 fellow Dreamers, charismatic attorney Luis Cortes Romero fights back, co-piloting an A-Team of lawyers who take their case all the way to the Supreme Court, making the tattooed Californian the first undocumented immigrant to argue before the nation’s highest court. Accompanied by vibrant animation and an original score reflecting Luis’s code-switching identity, FROM HERE/FROM THERE (DE AQUÍ / DE ALLÁ) interweaves the journey of the case with the remarkable story of Cortes Romero and his close-knit family. Their ties nearly snap under the strain of personal tragedies but survive to rejoice together when Luis triumphs at the Supreme Court.

Today, the stakes remain high for undocumented young people. The future for DACA recipients hangs in the balance amidst ongoing legal and political threats. FROM HERE/FROM THERE (DE AQUÍ / DE ALLÁ) is a timely documentary that highlights the urgent need for compassionate immigration reform.

Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration | Luz Bertadillo, Director, Campus Engagement
"From Here/From There (De Aquí/De Allá) is a timely film that provides insight into the lives of undocumented individuals and mixed-status families. The way Luis' story is told, incites laughter, inspiration, and action, not only for those who are directly impacted but also for allies in law and higher education. This is a must-watch film that helps educate and spark discussions for those seeking to understand the complexities that undocumented students face in higher education and in their career trajectories."

Highline College | Gaby Osorio, Program Manager, Latinx Advising and Retention Cultural Learning Communities
“I am beyond excited and proud of the documentary From Here/From There (De Aquí/De Alla). I don’t always get to see myself and my experiences reflected in the media, and this film is exactly that. I recommend it to all audiences. This film can be a great tool in the classroom and as a way to spread knowledge in the community at large. Be ready to learn, to laugh, and to take action.”

Highline College | Mariela Barriga, Program Manager, Latinx Advising and Retention Cultural Learning Communities
"Screening this film at our community college was both affirming and illuminating for our students, faculty, and staff. Nicole and Luis's willingness to sit on a panel afterwards was a special way for us to contextualize the themes as well as connect further on what it means to navigate higher education as an undocumented college student. It was such a special event for us and I highly recommend screening From Here/From There!"

Wall Street Journal | John Anderson, TV Critic
“As entertaining as it is informative . . . A tale well told.”

People's World | Michael Berkowitz, Writer
“Lively documentary . . . Through it all shines Luis’s street-savvy, intelligence, and political awareness of the shortcomings but necessity of the [DACA] program he was defending.”

Seattle Times | Rob Owen, Writer
“Groundbreaking story”

AWARDS
Jury Award, Best Documentary Social Justice Award | Mendocino Film Festival
Nominee, Barcelona Best Documentary & Unification Grand Prize | ARFF Barcelona
Official Selection |
Barcelona Indie Filmmakers Fest BARCIFF

FESTIVALS
DocLands Film Festival (World Premiere)