A single mother from Syria shows us the consequences of closing America’s doors to families fleeing war. With no answer to her application for resettlement in the US, and every other path to safety closed off, a smuggler’s raft to Europe was the only way out. 8 Borders, 8 Days is their story; the intimate details of why a mother is willing to risk her children’s lives at sea and an immersive experience of their eight-day journey to safety.
Join Ithaca Welcomes Refugees for a screening of 8 Borders, 8 Days, followed by a panel discussion featuring the film director Amanda Bailley and Ithaca Alderperson Ducson Nguyen.
The film is 60 minutes long and is in Arabic with English subtitles. Admission is free, with a recommended donation of $10 to offset the cost of the event.
Learn more about the film at www.8borders8days.com