Today, migration has been a hot topic in current events. However, the underlying concept is not that of policy or physical movement but rather the ideal of opportunity. Moving from something that is known to something that is unknown can be known to many as risky, but to millions of people around the world, its considered opportunity.

LAM invites you to a discussion with three film producers that seized the moment in trying to understand the risks involved and the opportunity gained from individuals trying to make a chance. LAM Inspire will curate a discussion on how individuals took the opportunity of a lifetime to the unknown, in order to inspire their families, the friends, and most importantly themselves. Be inquisitive, come with an open mind, and be ready to take opportunity into your own hands.

Join the conversation at #LAMInspire

About the Films

American DREAMers

“American DREAMers” tells the story behind the Campaign for an American DREAM (CAD), a group of six undocumented youth and an ally who risk their freedom when they publicly come out as undocumented and walk 3,000 miles to the nation's capital to organize for immigrant rights. These are college students, young professionals, activists, and community leaders. Follow their journey as they come out of the shadows, share their stories, empower communities, and put everything on the line to fight in what they believe is their civil rights movement. They are undocumented and unafraid. And some are UndocuQueer, too. More at www.americandreamersdoc.com

Prodigal Daughter

Prodigal Daughter tells the story of a filmmaker’s reconciliation with her Peruvian family after sixteen-years as an undocumented immigrant in California. Fleeing Peru in 1993, Mabel Valdiviezo endures traumatizing experiences and cultural isolation while her family suffers at home. Years later, on the verge of U.S. citizenship, Mabel struggles to reunite with her parents while battling a life threatening illness. A documentary that offers an immigrant’s perspective on issues of present-day importance, Prodigal Daughter evokes universal emotions while exploring intimate relationships. More at http://www.prodigaldaughterthemovie.com

The Other Barrio

A noir crime-buster. As if ripped from today's headlines reporting evictions, fires and protests in the streets, "The Other Barrio" follows investigator Roberto Morales as he sifts through the suspicious circumstances of a fatal fire in a residential hotel in San Francisco's rapidly gentrifying Mission District and finds himself face to face with murder in the streets, corruption at City Hall and his own demons. Adapted from a short story by San Francisco Poet Laureate Alejandro Murguia and set against the current epidemic of evictions and gentrification, "The Other Barrio" is a fictionalized account of true events. This is SF Noir at its best, a tale of murder, corruption, justice and greed. A truly complicated border war.  More at www.theotherbarrio.com

About the Hosts

LAM Network

LAM Network is a multi-platform network connecting Latino professionals online and in person.  Through a social media network and inspiring events, LAM creates strong and dynamic opportunities for like-minded individuals to foster valuable relationships. For more information, visit http://www.lam-network.com

Cine+Más SF

Cine+Más SF contributes to the Bay Area’s active and diverse arts scene through the Latino Film Festival, year-round programming and special events centered on Latino arts- including the visual, performance, and literary arts. For more information, visithttp://www.sflatinofilmfestival.com

Fwd.Us

FWD.us is an organization started by key leaders in the tech community to promote policies to keep the United States and its citizens competitive in a global economy. FWD.us believes that the global economy is changing and America must make significant changes to stay ahead. We will work to encourage Congress to focus on policies that maximize the potential of our country’s workforce to contribute to the knowledge economy. For more information, visit http://www.fwd.us

Wix

Wix.com gives developers the ability to reach an audience of 55 million users. With Wix.com's Media Platform you can easily store, edit and transcode your images, videos and audio in the cloud. Wix also provides a simple and easy-to-use JavaScript SDK to integrate third-party Apps into the Wix platform. You can develop on the stack you prefer with any technology you like. For more information, visit http://www.wix.com