I am so grateful that The Seattle Globalist gave me the opportunity to discuss why I care about the movie For Here or To Go? which will screen at the Seattle Asian American Film Festival on Sunday February 21st at noon. Please share the article widely- it is not just about the movie screening- it is about the need for immigration reform. The movie writer and produce Rishi Bhilwadikar will be at the screening in person. I am also thrilled to announce that he will be on my radio show next Tuesday February 23rd. More to come on that soon. Here is the article!
Tech visa film vents frustrations of high-skilled immigrants
“You mean there is a line to get in the line?!” exclaims the American manager to Indian tech worker Vivek Pandit, the main character of the new film For Here or To Go?.
Vivek, played by Bollywood heartthrob Ali Fazal, is trying to convince his befuddled boss to sponsor his green card. The boss sends Vivek to HR, who sends him to legal, in the kind of frustrating loop that will be all too familiar for those with experience trying to navigate our broken immigration system.
“Immigrants view their relationship with the U.S., through the lens of their visa status,” says Rucha Humnadbadkar, director of the film — which screens at the Northwest Film Forum on Sunday.
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