Almost American

At a moment when immigration dominates the national conversation,

ALMOST AMERICAN asks a profound question: what does it truly mean to

belong?

This short documentary grounds our nation’s contentious debate through the lived experience of Sam Soliman, one of many DACA recipients living in the United States. Sam’s story is at

once singular and universal: a portrait of resilience in the face of loss, and a reminder that behind every policy are lives suspended between hope and despair.

For Sam Soliman, the subject and co-director of the film, this milestone holds deep personal weight. Sam is a DACA recipient who has lived most of his life in the United States yet remains denied stability, belonging, and a pathway to citizenship. He was separated from his mother by deportation, and he continues to navigate the day to day uncertainty of a system that keeps families in limbo.

Being present at at film festivals and community screenings isn’t simply about watching a film. It’s about showing up in a national conversation that has too often excluded the very people it impacts most.

Almost American was made to give Sam the space to speak freely about his experience — family separation, legal limbo, resilience, and the ongoing fight to imagine a future in a country he calls home. His story reflects that of hundreds of thousands of others. This film is part of a broader movement demanding dignity, humanity, and protection for all Dreamers.

Now we need your help to bring Sam and the team to as many events as possible so his voice can be heard on the world stage.

Why We’re Fundraising

Your contribution will help:

Fuel the film’s next chapter, expanding its reach and strengthening the national dialogue around DACA, belonging, and the future of Dreamers in America. Immigration is the most important policy issue of our time and amplifying stories like Sam’s is how change begins.

Join Us

If this story resonates with you, we invite you to stand with Sam and be part of this movement. Your support, in any amount, helps bring Sam to his world premiere and ensures that the lived experiences of DACA recipients are not sidelined, but centered. Thank you for believing in this film, in Sam, and in the power of stories to move hearts, shift perspectives, and spark change.

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