Films That Move
Films That Move is a free screening series designed to bring independent, solutions-focused films straight to your inbox. Subscribers can enjoy a free virtual screening of a solutions-focused film each month, including timely calls to action to help you and your community get involved.
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In Across Together: The Return Expedition, a diverse team of DACA recipients, indigenous youth, Latines, and children of immigrants in the rugged terrains of New Mexico find themselves united by a transformative journey: to climb Citlaltépetl, the towering volcano in Mexico.
As they learn alpine skills and scale the heights of the tallest volcano in North America, they confront personal and cultural challenges, discovering that the true summit lies in reclaiming their identities and reconnecting with their roots.
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“This documentary, created through The Semilla Project’s Return Program, is a timely moving story of identity, belonging and the strength found in community,” said Director Jr Rodriguez.
Across Together: The Return Expedition premiered in 2025 and has been screened at the the New York Latino Film Festival, Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival, Latino & Native American Film Festival, and 2025 Houston Cinema Arts Festival.