JOURNAL ARTICLE

"Everyone Needs a Plan, but Sometimes You Have to Improvise": The National Immigrant Youth Alliance and The Infiltrators.

  • Published In: JCMS: Journal of Cinema & Media Studies, 2025, v. 64, n. 4. P. 166 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Schreiber, Rebecca M. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the film *The Infiltrators* (2019), directed by Cristina Ibarra and Alex Rivera, which portrays the activism of the National Immigrant Youth Alliance (NIYA) as they infiltrate a Florida detention center to assist undocumented individuals. The filmmakers blend documentary footage with dramatic reenactments to convey the challenges faced by activists who sought to expose the realities of detention and deportation, particularly for low-priority migrants. The film emphasizes the necessity of improvisation in activism, as the characters navigate the complexities of their roles while striving to bring visibility to the injustices within the immigration system. Ultimately, *The Infiltrators* serves as both a documentary and a form of activism, highlighting the intersection of storytelling and social justice. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:JCMS: Journal of Cinema & Media Studies. 2025/07, Vol. 64, Issue 4, p166
  • Document Type:Film/TV Criticism and Review
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2578-4900
  • Accession Number:187784413
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