Immigrant Mothers Tell Their Stories

“Immigrant Mothers Tell Their Stories” is a feature documentary exploring how immigrant mothers of color navigate motherhood and identity far from home.

The project is accompanied by the Empowering Madres Latinas campaign, a community engagement initiative that amplifies the experiences of immigrant mothers and expands access to maternal health information and resources.

This film is currently seeking funds to complete production and has been supported by the People’s Media Fund program, Local Filmmaker Open Call, and The Philadelphia Independent Media Fund administered by Scribe Video Center with funds provided by the People’s Media Fund and the Wyncote Foundation.

Cinematographer: Hector Tapia

Additional Cinematography: Alex Pizarro

AC: Lamont Gibson, Lucero Coronado and Justin Tran

Gaffer: Marcus Clarke

Behind-the-scenes photography:

Scott Burkett and Lamont Gibson