The Act of Dreaming

This film will be screened in-person only.

THE ACT OF DREAMING is a powerful, intimate verité documentary following three immigrant families as they navigate life in Buffalo, NY in 2024—an Ecuadorian family seeking asylum, a Syrian father rebuilding after war, and a Burmese mother and daughter adjusting after decades in a refugee camp. Set against a shifting political landscape, the film reveals the challenges, hopes, and contributions of those chasing the “American dream” amid uncertainty.