The San Francisco Public Library is proud to present a special screening of Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay, a powerful new documentary that offers an intimate look at the fight for dignity, safety, and justice in the face of deportation. This community event will be followed by a live panel featuring, the Executive Director of CARECEN SF, Lariza Dugan Cuadra, the Executive Director of the Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs, Jorge Rivas, filmmaker Theo Rigby, and will be moderated by Michael G. Pappas of the San Francisco Interfaith Council.
When: Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 3:00 - 5:00
Where: Koret Auditorium, Main Library (100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102)
Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay is a heart-wrenching and inspiring story of two undocumented Latinx mothers, Jeanette and Ingrid, who courageously enter local churches to evade deportation and protect their families. Over five years, they must face the constant threat of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids while fighting for their legal status and inspiring allies in predominantly white faith communities. Through an intimate and raw lens, the film showcases the unwavering strength, love, and sacrifice of these mothers, who risk everything to keep their families together in the country they call home. Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay is a call to action and a powerful reminder that providing Sanctuary is not just an act of charity, but a crucial act of social justice.
G, 75 mins., 2024. Subtitles in English and Spanish.
About the film's directors:
Theo Rigby is a director, cinematographer, and interactive storyteller based out of San Francisco. He has been creating stories focusing on the immigrant experience in the U.S. for over the last decade and is the founder of iNation Media. Theo graduated with a M.F.A. in Documentary Film from Stanford University and before making films was an award-winning photojournalist working for major newspapers and magazines around the world.
Florencia Krochik's (originally from Argentina) past work has been supported by the Sundance Institute, the Gotham Film & Media Institute, Women in Film and Film Independent. Florencia has tied her personal experiences as an immigrant into her career as a filmmaker, bringing personal human stories to life, both to raise awareness and activate change.
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