The title of our short film, "Removable," is the euphemism the United States government uses to describe people flagged for deportation. Our film tells the story of an immigrant struggling with guilt after calling the police on her abusive husband, which results in his "removal." As an immigrant myself, who was forced to leave the United States (leaving my job, my home, my relationships, though fortunately I was later able to return), and as a woman and a spouse, multiple elements of this story have personal resonance for me. Almost half of the cast and crew of this film are immigrants and almost half are women, some of whom, like me, have had related experiences or know someone who has. I never could have made the film without the help of these collaborators, and I am eager for audiences to see their work.

Language: English with Subtitles
Country: United States 
Genre: Drama
Year: 2022
Runtime: 15 minutes