From Here

From Here is a hopeful story of Tania, Sonny, Miman, and Akim - artists and activists based in Berlin and New York, whose lives and futures hang in the balance of immigration and integration debates. As the US and Germany grapple with racism, nationalism, and a fight against diversity, our protagonists move from their 20s into their 30s and face major turning points in their lives: fighting for citizenship, starting families, and finding room for creative expression. Spanning a decade in two of the world’s largest centers of immigration, this sensitive and nuanced documentary captures their journeys to define what it means to “belong” in societies that are increasingly hostile to their existence.

Directed by Christina Antonakos-Wallace

Join us for a digital film festival screening + live Q&A. Watch the film at your own pace, or join us for a shared viewing experience. 

Schedule for Sunday, June 14
6:25 PM EDT – Start watching the film
7:55 PM EDT – 5 min break – get your questions ready and re-fill your beverage!
8:00 PM EDT – Live Q&A with filmmaker Christina Antonakos-Wallace, HRW’s US Program Senior Researcher Grace Meng, and special guests. Register here.

This film offers subtitles in English, Spanish and Closed Captioning. You can select these options by clicking the ‘CC’ button in the bottom right of the player.