Accidental Expat is a narrative film that tells the powerful story of Raymond, a 21-year-old DACA DREAMer from Texas who is deported and forced to start over in Mexico City. Unable to speak Spanish and unfamiliar with the culture, Raymond is a true "fish out of water"—just like many DREAMers who are returned to countries they left as infants or young children.

As the 2024 Election approaches, we are raising funds to promote this important film and reach the audience it deserves. With an estimated 3.6 million DACA DREAMers in the U.S. facing an uncertain future as their status heads to the Supreme Court, this film offers a unique perspective that fosters empathy and understanding. Our goal is to connect with DREAMers, supporters of the cause, and the general public.

Accidental Expat has already made an impact at film festivals (including Chelsea, Arizona, and South Texas) and has been licensed by over 20 universities such as Princeton, NYU, Michigan, Cornell, and Northwestern.

Your support will help cover marketing, advertising, travel for screenings, festival fees, and promotional materials—all crucial to spreading the film's message. As an independent project without studio backing, we rely entirely on community support.

Help us bring this vital story to a broader audience and amplify the voices of DREAMers.

Accidental Expat Film Fundraiser

By Leroy Street Productions

Accidental Expat Film Fundraiser

Support "Accidental Expat" – A Film with a Timely Message for the 2024 Election

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