Asylum
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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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.