Las Madres de Berks (Schools/ Non-Profits)

“Las Madres de Berks” documentary shares the testimonials of four mothers that were detained for two years with their children at The Berks County Residential Center, a family prison in Pennsylvania. Berks is one of only three permanent family prisons for immigrant families in the country. Despite being held up as a “model” by proponents of immigrant detention, the center has amassed a record of human rights violations. 

Award-winning visual artist, Michelle Angela Ortiz created “Las Madres de Berks” Documentary, as part of her "Familias Separadas" public art project which amplifies the stories of families affected by detention and deportation in Pennsylvania. Ortiz’s main community partner, the Shut Down Berks Coalition has been fighting to close down the Berks family prison for years.

The film includes the Facilitator's Guide. A percentage of the proceeds go to the families featured in the film.

UPON PURCHASE YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS OF USE

For K-12 Schools, Public Libraries, Non-profits & Government Agencies (with PPR):

The film and facilitator's guide:

• can be used by high schools, public libraries, government agencies, and community organizations (such as church groups and civic organizations) who purchase the film.
• can solely be used in-house and for educational purposes only.
• can be shown in the classroom or at no-cost in small settings (up to 20 people) to be used as a tool for education around issues related to immigration and ending family detention.
• cannot be duplicated, resold, modified, or presented in a public screening with more than 20 people.    

*To host a public screening visit- www.lasmadresdeberks.com/host-a-screening