Coming for a Visit
"Undocumented migrants win the battle to get their papers. A historic strike filmed from within."
Originally released in 2013. Coming for a Visit is a documentary film. directed by Lucie Tourette. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Paris, 2009. More than 6000 undocumented migrants (sans-papiers) go on strike to demand their legalization. Despite being illegals, Mohamed, Diallo, Hamet and others have worked and paid taxes in France for years in restaurants, cleaning companies, or construction. They have invested all their energy in this battle: now that their status has been disclosed publically, there is no way back.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ASPLAN
- Vezfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coming for a Visit about?
Paris, 2009. More than 6000 undocumented migrants (sans-papiers) go on strike to demand their legalization. Despite being illegals, Mohamed, Diallo, Hamet and others have worked and paid taxes in F...
Who directed Coming for a Visit?
Coming for a Visit was directed by Lucie Tourette.
How long is Coming for a Visit?
Coming for a Visit has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Coming for a Visit released?
Coming for a Visit was released on January 1, 2013 in theaters.