Samaritans
David Damian Figueroa
United States, 2026, 73 min.
In English and Spanish with English subtitles.
This film is family friendly.
AIFF Award Winner:
Best of Arizona
In the deadly desert of Southern Arizona, a group of aging American volunteers risk everything to save lives. The Samaritans follows these "extreme volunteers" as they defy scorching heat and freezing nights to provide humanitarian aid to migrants on one of the world's deadliest routes. This intimate documentary captures desperate journeys, unexpected resilience, and the transformative power of refusing to look away. A tribute to those who sacrifice everything for the American Dream and the advocates who risk their own safety to keep them alive.
Category: Documentary, Festival Alum, Feature, Award Winner.
Themes: Border, Human Rights, Immigration.
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