An Evening of Community: Documentary Screening, Panel & Preparedness Workshops
CAFILM Education Presents… A powerful evening of film, conversation, and action designed to uplift and protect Marin County’s immigrant communities. This free, bilingual event invites community members, educators, organizations, and allies to come together and build a stronger, safer, and more informed Marin.
The evening will begin with a community resource fair highlighting the work of organizations that are serving the community within Marin, followed by Family Preparedness and Rapid Response workshops for our immigrant community members and allies. Our opening will be followed by a screening of the award-winning documentary Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay and a post-film panel discussion. The event will close with a community reception and continued tabling from local organizations.
SATURDAY, AUG. 23 • 3:00 – 8:00 pm | Bilingual (English & Spanish)
SMITH RAFAEL FILM CENTER – Screening
MARK FISHKIN ROOM (Adjacent to theater) – Reception & Resource Tables
This program is FREE, but tickets are required
This program is free, but tickets are required
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE: IF I COULD STAY / SI PUDIERA QUEDARME
Directed by Theo Rigby & Florencia Krochik
USA, 2024 | 76 min | Spanish & English
An intimate and moving portrait of two courageous mothers, Jeanette Vizguerra and Ingrid Encalada Latorre, who risk everything to stay with their families. Faced with the threat of deportation, they make the choice to seek sanctuary in local churches, surrendering their freedom in order to protect their children. Over five years, the film follows their lives as they transform isolation into activism and organize faith communities to stand in solidarity.
This screening will be followed by a Q&A discussion with Gilbert Mejia (Sin País), Omar Carrera (Canal Alliance) and director, Theo Rigby and Rev. Lynn Oldham Robinett (Marin Interfaith Council). Discussion will be moderated by Mabel Valdiviezo (Prodigal Daughter).
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS: FAMILY PREPAREDNESS & RAPID RESPONSE FOR ALLIES
Led by: Canal Alliance & Marin Rapid Response Network
This event begins with two powerful, bilingual workshops designed to uplift and equip both immigrant families and their allies.
These workshops aim to deepen our shared responsibility and commitment to ensuring that no family feels alone or unprotected.
FAMILY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP
LED BY CANAL ALLIANCE
A short, supportive session for immigrant community members focused on preparing a Family Safety Plan in case of unexpected detainment or deportation. This workshop will provide tools to help families make a plan, understand their options, and ensure their loved ones are protected.
LEGAL RIGHTS & RAPID RESPONSE WORKSHOP FOR ALLIES
LED BY MARIN RAPID RESPONSE NETWORK
Designed for community allies, local organizations, and institutions, this session offers guidance on how to recognize and respond to ICE activity in our communities. Participants will learn how to act as legal observers, support immigrant neighbors, and connect with Marin’s Rapid Response Network to be part of a coordinated community defense effort.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
3:00 PM – Doors Open & Resource Fair
3:15 PM – Welcome & Partner Introductions
3:30 PM – Workshops
- Family Preparedness (Canal Alliance)
- Legal Rights & Rapid Response for Allies (Marin Rapid Response Network)
4:30 PM – Film Screening + Conversation: Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay
6:15 PM – Community Reception – Mark Fishkin Room
8:00 PM – Event Ends
SUPPORT FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY
THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
MULTICULTURAL CENTER OF MARIN | CANAL ALLIANCE | WEST MARIN COMMUNITY SERVICES | YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | ON THE MARGINS | LEGAL AID MARIN | NORTH MARIN COMMUNITY SERVICES