Directed by David Damian Figueroa and Kayvon Derek Shanian
Co-produced by Reyna Grande and Pepe Serna
Presented by:
THE SOCIAL JUSTICE ENTERTAINMENT PROJECT, fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, a non-profit offering personalized support and expertise to artists and arts organizations.
SHURA
Oscar-qualified and a multiple award-winning documentary short film that follows Shura Wallin, an octogenarian woman who provides humanitarian aid to migrants crossing the Arizona-Mexico border. View the trailer here.
Running time: 27 minutes
THEY CALL ME THE CROSS MAN
A recently completed documentary short film follows Tucson artist Alvaro Ennciso, who has placed over 1,100 crosses to honor the migrants who have lost their lives in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert.
Running time: 8 minutes
THE SAMARITANS
Filming is completed and in Post Production/Coming in Summer 2025
Amidst the harsh realities of migration at the US-Mexico border, a group of dedicated older American volunteers known as the Samaritans provide life-saving aid and unwavering compassion, challenging the narrative around immigration and human rights.
Proposed running time: 1 hour
DONATE & SUPPORT!
Your tax-deductible donation will bring this important story to audiences worldwide and highlight The Samaritans’ impactful work.
Donate here: The Social Justice Entertainment Project – Empowering Voices, Inspiring Change: Your Platform for Social Justice Storytelling. The fiscal agent is Fractured Atlas. Our documentary is currently in post-production.
Book a Screening and Presentation!
Contact Reyna at Reynagrande@gmail.com to book a screening at your school or conference of our films. The program, co-presented by Reyna Grande and David Damian Figueroa, includes a PowerPoint presentation, film screenings, and Q&A.
