The Arrivals is a documentary about the journey of asylum seekers sent to New York City from the Texas border. The film focuses on the efforts of three small, underfunded volunteer organizations that provide support—including food, clothing, and kindness—to traumatized individuals and families seeking safety and security in the United States. The film features the leaders of these organizations: Adama Bah, Ilze Thielmann, and Power Malu, and their heroic efforts from first greeting migrants arriving at the Port Authority bus terminal to eventually opening three locations in NYC where their work continues providing clothing and food, as well as legal services and a sense of security to people on this journey. It is an uplifting film about ordinary people doing extraordinary things.  Both screenings will feature a Q&A with director Andrea Garbarini and representatives from Neighbor’s Link.

Andrea Garbarini is a documentary filmmaker based in Pleasantville, NY. She began her filmmaking career as a producer on From the Ground Up with Gage and Gage Productions. The film, which explores the resilience and achievements of five 9/11 widows in the aftermath of the attacks, won multiple awards and was featured on PBS and the OWN Network. Since then, Andrea has focused her filmmaking efforts on social justice, with her last two films exploring pressing humanitarian issues. Her most recent project, The Arrivals, chronicles the experiences of thousands of migrants bused from Texas to New York City. Throughout her work, Andrea seeks to spark meaningful dialogue about the social and humanitarian challenges facing people today.