Recap: Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay Film Screening and Panel Discussion with Faith Based Leaders

The CICW was honored to host a special community screening of Si Pudiera Quedarme / If I Could Stay this week at UC Berkeley Social Welfare. Over 65 community members attended including practitioners, educators, students, and service providers for an evening of reflection, learning, and connection. This powerful documentary offered an intimate, five-year portrait of two undocumented Latine mothers who sought sanctuary in churches to protect their families from deportation and separation. Their stories illuminated resilience, community care, and the human impact of immigration policy. The screening was followed by a rich and moving conversation with filmmaker Theo Rigby, Julie Litwin (Kehilla Community Synagogue), and Helen Mejia (Ava Community Energy). The film will air on PBS on June 1.