What does it mean to be a citizen?

With the illegal immigration debate constantly in the headlines, it becomes increasingly difficult to determine what is true and what is fiction. Many wonder what kind of impact migrants have on the USA and what would impel individuals to take such drastic measures to leave their homeland and enter the USA illegally.

Citizens* is a feature length documentary focused on the individuals behind illegal immigration. With a journalistic approach, Citizens* examines both the good and bad results inherently brought on by illegal immigration. Citizens* also explores the world of the undocumented migrant while deciphering what it truly means to be a citizen.