Well-Founded Fear (2000)

This documentary film gives us an in-depth look at the asylum process of the federal U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Foreigners who are already in the United States, having fled their home countries, have the opportunity to apply for asylum through the INS. If a person’s case establishes a “well-founded fear” of his or her home country, the adjudicating immigration officer approves the asylum application. Those cases that do not meet the officer’s expectation of a “well-founded fear” are referred to an immigration judge for a decision. Donald Waisanen, CLU instructor in communication, will introduce the film and facilitate a panel discussion.

Admission is free. The Reel Justice Documentary Series features films that touch on the themes of equality and social justice.