After 25 years in the United States, Juana Ortega, a Guatemalan grandmother, faces deportation while seeking sanctuary in a Greensboro church.
Synopsis
After 25 years in the United States, Juana Ortega, a Guatemalan grandmother, faces deportation while seeking sanctuary in a Greensboro church.
Synopsis
Juana Ortega lives in Greensboro, North Carolina. After 25 years in the United States, she faces deportation to Guatemala. A local church community provides sanctuary, offering her a safe space to avoid immigration enforcement. The documentary follows her story and the actions of the church members as they respond to her situation. It documents their efforts to protect her from being removed from the country. The film runs for 26 minutes and was released in 2018.
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Why Watch
- Meet Juana Ortega and her story of seeking sanctuary.
- See how a church community supports immigrants.
- Find out about the impact of deportation threats.
Did You Know
- Juana Ortega has lived in the U.S. for 25 years.
- The film is set in Greensboro, NC.
- The documentary has a runtime of 26 minutes.
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What is the main focus of the documentary Santuario?
Santuario focuses on Juana Ortega, a Guatemalan grandmother facing deportation after 25 years in the United States.
Where does Juana Ortega seek sanctuary?
Juana Ortega seeks sanctuary in a small church community in Greensboro, North Carolina.
How long is the documentary Santuario?
The documentary Santuario has a duration of 26 minutes.
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