Immigrant Mothers Tell Their Stories

“Immigrant Mothers Tell Their Stories” is a feature documentary about the challenges that immigrant women of color face through pregnancy and various stages of motherhood. Blending a poetic and vérité style, the film connects the director’s journey to the experiences of other Black and Brown immigrant women navigating motherhood away from home. 

Director / Producer: Gabriela Watson-Burkett

Consulting Producer: Kristal Sotomayor

Cinematographer: Hector Tapia

Additional Cinematography: Alex Pizarro

AC: Lamont Gibson

Field Producer: Melanie Silva 

Additional Research Support: Ashley Ortega

Behind-the-scenes photography: Scott Burkett and Lamont Gibson

The documentary is in the fundraising and early production stages and it has been partially funded by the Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF).