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"Undocumented" Documentary Film To Be Released

By Michael Cutler

As you no doubt know, ever since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 I have been determined to provide my perspectives on the immigration crisis that is challenging our nation in so many diverse ways - impacting everything from national security and criminal justice to the economy, the environment, healthcare, education and a veritable laundry list of other such issues.

About four years ago I was invited to participate in a debate on immigration at Farmers Branch, Texas, a town located near Dallas, Texas. The city council of that town was attempting to enact a local ordinance that would make providing housing and jobs to illegal aliens a crime under local statutes - my appearance at that debate was made in conjunction with that ordinance. It passed by a significant margin.

While I was at that event, a young man by the name of Justin Malone approached me and asked me if he could interview me, on camera, after the debate, for a film he was working on. I agreed and was impressed by his approach to the immigration issue.

Months passed and he contacted me when I was back in New York and he asked if I would be interested in being interviewed by him and his crew in New York City. I gladly accepted his invitation to, once again, provide my perspectives.

The film, "Undocumented" is to be released tomorrow, with the premier to be held at the Angelika Film Center in Dallas, Texas. I hope it will ultimately come to a theater near you!

The local CBS affiliated station in Dallas interviewed Justin yesterday.

Here is the trailer to the documentary: http://www.theundocumentedproject.com/

I welcome every opportunity to engage in a debate about the immigration crisis. The biggest challenge we face is to make certain that the debate is conducted on "level ground."

I believe that the documentary provided that essential "level ground" and I am proud to be a part of this important film.