When They Come for Me

Opening Reception: October 2, 6-9pm

When They Come For Me: Hope And Fear For Immigrants In The Promised Land is a 5 minute advocacy film designed to specifically address the realities of current inhumane immigration policies and the harmful effects they are having on immigrants and their communities in Rochester, The Finger Lakes Region, and Western NY. The film also includes interviews with local front line immigration advocates, responses to the realities of these policies, and suggestions for identifying pathways to immigration reform from a local perspective.

This short film is presented in conjunction with:
Sanctuary: Borders and Belonging in 2026 and
BELONG a public artwork by Gianna Stewart

photo: Max Schulte / WXXI news

About the Filmmakers

Founded in 1985 and based in Bloomfield, NY, Worldwide Documentaries is a nonprofit film company dedicated to carefully crafted films about the defining human rights issues of our time. For four decades, the organization has produced award-winning documentaries that inform global audiences, empower advocates, and sustain public engagement through educational and distribution initiatives. Its films: Running to Stand Still, Oh Mercy, Not My Life, A Closer Walk, The Cry of Reason, I'm Still Here, and Endgame, have explored issues ranging from genocide, HIV/AIDS, and human trafficking, to apartheid, and refugee displacement. Their Academy Award-nominated work has been supported by leading foundations, corporations, and government agencies, earned an international reputation for impactful storytelling and an enduring commitment to human rights. worldwidedocumentaries.com

Mike Bradley, Editor and Director Photography for When They Come for Me, is a documentary cinematographer and director. Born in Rochester, New York, he began his career as an independent photojournalist for clients like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. In 2018 he launched the production company Big Slide Creative, which produces short documentaries, branded entertainment and commercials.