Esperanza Arts Center
presents
PHILADELPHIA MOSAIC
Immigrant Film Showcase
Sotomayor Productions | Esperanza Immigration Legal Services
GRAN SALON & PLAZA
10/23/25 6:00pm
Free General Admission
Two films: Expanding Sanctuary and Status Pending serve as a centerpiece in an evening of Latin food music and conversation highlighting stories of resilience activism and the cultural richness of Philadelphia’s immigrant communities.
Panelists
Anu Thomas Esperanza Immigration Legal Services (Moderator)
Kristal Sotomayor Sotomayor Productions
Linda Hernandez Community Leader
Status Pending attorneys (TBA)
TICKETS
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Status Pending (Trailer)
https://vimeo.com/580386146
Expanding Sanctuary (Trailer)
“This is a powerful and moving documentary that highlights grassroots efforts to resist unjust policies and protect vulnerable communities.” — J. Zimmerman Video Librarian
“Expanding Sanctuary is a success story. And a record of how immigrants changed policy in Philadelphia.” — Peak Johnson Generocity
“Seeing one person's power to effect change within a community is truly inspiring. At this time in the United States films that show resilience are important. Great discussion starter for High School and College collections.” — Lorraine Wochna Educational Media Reviews Online
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Esperanza Arts Center, 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, United States
