Documented: An Intimate Journey into the Life of an Undocumented Immigrant
"Documented" offers a deeply personal and poignant exploration of the undocumented immigrant experience in America.
7 Sept 2023
Documented
2013• 89 min0
5.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB
Synopsis
After more than 20 years apart, Jose Antonio Vargas seeks to reconnect with his mother while advocating for immigration reform in the United States.
Synopsis
Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, reflects on his life as an undocumented immigrant. He arrived in the United States from the Philippines as a child. In 2011, Vargas wrote an article for The New York Times Magazine that revealed his status. The film details his activism for immigration reform and his search for his mother, whom he has not seen in over 20 years. Vargas shares the struggles faced by millions of undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Follow Jose Antonio Vargas's personal story.
- See the impact of immigration reform activism.
- Meet Vargas's mother after two decades apart.
Did You Know
- Jose Antonio Vargas wrote an article for The New York Times Magazine in 2011.
- Vargas has been separated from his mother for over 20 years.
- The documentary has a runtime of 89 minutes.
- The film was produced in the United States in 2023.
Perfect For
Immigration reform advocatesJournalism enthusiastsFilipino American stories
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Documented?
Jose Antonio Vargas directed the documentary Documented.
What year was Documented released?
Documented was released in 2023.
What is the duration of the documentary Documented?
The duration of Documented is 89 minutes.
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