Cinema Detroit presents UN DIA NORMAL and NADIA'S STORY + discussion

Based on actual events, UN DÍA NORMAL is an award-winning narrative short film made in Southwest Detroit. In the fall of 2017, immigrant Esmeralda Monzón and her family face financial struggles while facing possible cancellation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Unable to work pending her DACA and work permit renewal, Esmeralda feels powerless and burdensome to her family. When she faces the threat of deportation, Esmeralda has to somehow prove her valid DACA status without revealing that her mother is undocumented.

• International New York Film Festival —Best Short Film
• Detroit Trinity Independent Film Festival — Independent Spirit Award
• Urban Film Festival — Best International Latin Short Film
• IndieX Film Fest - August 2024 — Outstanding Achievement Award (Drama Short) 
• Georgia Latino International Film Festival — Youth Choice Award

In NADIA'S STORY, a teenager is the only person in her family who can drive freely due to her parents' immigration status. It is not just about gaining a document to drive a vehicle but also the right to move freely to care for one's family.

AFTER THE SCREENING, join us for a thought-provoking discussion with

• Alexandra LaCombe, Immigration Lawyer

• Catalina Rios, Cultural Strategist, We The People Michigan
• Un Día Normal filmmaker Maurizio Dominguez

Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

A portion of the proceeds will go to We The People Michigan.

Un Día Normal
USA. 2024.
In Spanish and English with Spanish and English subtitles.
Directed by Maurizio Dominguez.
Running time 34 min.

Nadia's Story
USA. 2023
In English with English subtitles.
Directed by Silvana Lazaro.
Running time 5 min.

Host or Publisher Cinema Detroit