Illegal Rose Film Screening & Panel Discussion

film screening

This screening of Illegal Rose and panel discussion about working with immigrant communities is open to the public; admission is free with advance registration. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Register online.

Illegal Rose is a short film that explores respect, decency, and kindness through the eyes of two people of different generations, ages, races, and legal status, as they navigate their choices and the consequences. The story reminds us that we are all human and no human being is illegal.

Featured Panelists:

  • Deborah Riley Draper - Illegal Rose Director & Writer
  • Lauren Aronson - Associate Clinical Professor at University of Illinois College of Law and Director, Immigration Law Clinic
  • Aldo Vasquez - STEAM Specialist Children's Services Chicago Public Library
  • Gloria Yen - Director, New American Welcome Center, University YMCA

Questions? Contact Cynthia Medrano

This event is sponsored by iSchool Students of Color, Sponsored/Supported by: The Center for Global Studies, Women in Gender Perspectives Program, and SORF