Name: Solutions in Hometown Connections Film Screening of The Act of Dreaming
Start: 2026-05-28T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-28T21:00:00-04:00
Location: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

Solutions in Hometown Connections Film Screening of The Act of Dreaming

Join SHC for a screening of The Act of Dreaming—a powerful documentary about three immigrant families fighting to build new lives in the US.
About this Event

The Act of Dreaming is a captivating documentary that follows three families in Buffalo, New York as they navigate the complex immigration system in the United States. Stay for a discussion with filmmakers John Maggio and Neha Shastry after the documentary.

The Act of Dreaming was featured at the Buffalo International Film Festival, where it recieved the BIFF Boundary Breaker Award.

This event is a fundraiser for Solutions in Hometown Connections, a local non-profit that welcomes refugees and immigrants, giving them the tools and support to become thriving members of their new communities.