Roy Germano shot, directed, and edited The Other Side of Immigration, an award winning documentary that has been called a “must-see for anyone serious about the subject” and “a beautifully shot” film that “shows the human side of immigration.” He holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Texas at Austin, where he conducted extensive research in the Mexican countryside on the impact of remittances. His research and documentary work have been featured by National Public Radio, The Huffington Post, Univision’s Al Punto with Jorge Ramos, the Fox News Channel, The Economist, Telemundo, and many others. When not on the road, Roy is home in Brooklyn working on a new book about Mexican immigration, editing a new documentary called A Mexican Sound, and launching a nonprofit organization called One With Mexico. One With Mexico’s mission is to promote prosperity and opportunity in Mexico by sponsoring development and educational programs.
Roy Germano is a professional public speaker and gives talks and keynote speeches about Mexico/immigration issues at universities, conferences, and community events around the country. Send an email to booking@roygermano.com to invite me to present and discuss The Other Side of Immigration at your institution or to give the keynote address at your next conference. For all other inquiries, please write to rg@roygermano.com.
Hi Roy,
My name is April and I’m 20 years old,a student from California and although i myself am not an Immigrate I pride myself on not only being a Mexican but a Hispanic. My parents are however immigrates that never forget where they come from. They’ve spoken to me about the troubles and hardships they have over come and the ones that lie ahead.
I applaud you on the real story on Immigrates and their families, that some people are so quick to slander. I am young and haven’t figured out my future yet, all i know is that i want to make a difference so that no-one should be shamed or afraid to say where they come from and be denied a better future. I hope someday i will be able to make that difference as you are doing now with these documentary and inspire people to fight for their dreams.
Thank you for everything you are doing!
Thanks for writing April. Best of luck!
I am an immigrant myself, not from Mexico, but Germany, which brings sometimes similar and sometimes completly different problems with itself. I work fulltime and go to College, often I hear prejudices about immigrants no matter how they found their way to the U.S. I found this site while writing a paper for college and I truly enjoyed reading your blog. Thank you for putting a neutral and informative face on immigration!
Thank you, Esther
wow great job i loved your blog you got all your info right i have been looking for a blog that can actually tell me facts and not personal opinions its amazing how people can have such a negative image about us the hispanics people just complain and say that we leave here just to have welfare, free medicare etc.
i will definitely check out you documentary as soon as i get the opportunity, great job
Roy Germano,
I cannot express how grateful I am for making this documentary. I just finished watching it, not only did it produce some tears to my eyes but it reminded me of where my family comes from. Where I come from; you see I am an undocumented student. A Dreamer, I lived in Mexico for 10 years, in Guanajuato. Northeast from Michoacan actually. But this movie reminded me of the life I had for those 10 years. The reasons why each day I strive for my education, I strive to help out my family, I strive for a sense of community.
Thank You.
Veronica, thank you for watching the film and sharing your story. I think the DREAM Act will pass someday. I hope it is sooner rather than later. Wishing you all the best with your studies and future endeavors.
Your work is tremendous. This afternoon I have been reading your blog entries and will now be getting updates which I will post on my org fb page. Just posted one today.
In 2004, I founded an ESL program that brings American citizens into contact with immigrants by serving as their English Conversation Partners. Here is a recent interview on our local NPR station that explains why:
http://www.wuwm.com/programs/news/view_news.php?articleid=9613
Thank you, Beth. I look forward to learning more about your ESL program.
Gracias por habrir los ojos de los politicos racistas, recordemos que California, New Mexico, Arizona y Texas fue una vez parte de territorio MEXICANO
Saludos. gracias por su documental sobre inmigacion, realmente interesante;
esperamos que muchos politicos valores el contenido y refleccionen sobre el caso. Este pais es de los nativos de AMERICA no de inmigrantes europeos fugitivos de la justicio de sus lugares de orugen.
Moises Velazquez