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Asylum

October 1, 2021 0h 39m

Released 5 years ago in 2021. Asylum is a documentary film. directed by Emily Taguchi. At just 39 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Among the countless asylum seekers who have clawed their way to the U.S. are two families -- Angel Ramos and his toddler son, and Elmer Gomez and his daughter. For more than a year, the filmmakers captured the two fathers' dreams, prayers, and realities. Asylum is a rare and intimate look at their journeys through some of their most vulnerable moments -- revealing that, even after the harrowing roads that brought them to the country they once dreamed of, their path to asylum is long and often elusive.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 1, 2021 4 years ago
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Runtime 0h 39m 39 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • ABC News

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Asylum about?

Among the countless asylum seekers who have clawed their way to the U.S. are two families -- Angel Ramos and his toddler son, and Elmer Gomez and his daughter. For more than a year, the filmmakers ...

Who directed Asylum?

Asylum was directed by Emily Taguchi.

How long is Asylum?

Asylum has a runtime of 0 hours and 39 minutes (39 minutes total).

When was Asylum released?

Asylum was released on October 1, 2021 in theaters.