Sanctuary
Synopsis
Amanda Morales walked into a church in New York City not knowing when she would step outside again. The Guatemalan mother of three U.S.-born children is the first immigrant since President Trump took office to claim sanctuary in New York, publicly resisting her deportation within a space that ICE recognizes as protected. Sanctuary gains rare and intimate access to Amanda and her family as they fight to remain together and adapt to daily life inside a church.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrea Cordoba
- Original Title
- Sanctuary
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Enfant & Poulet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrea Cordoba
Eduardo Lecuona, Francisco Sánchez Solís
Department Leadership Roster
Andrea Cordoba
Director
Francisco Sánchez Solís
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanctuary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sanctuary about?
Amanda Morales walked into a church in New York City not knowing when she would step outside again. The Guatemalan mother of three U.S.-born children is the first immigrant since President Trump took office to claim sanctuary in New York, publicly resisting her deportation within a space that ICE recognizes as protected. Sanctuary gains rare and intimate access to Amanda and her family as they fight to remain together and adapt to daily life inside a church.
Who directed Sanctuary?
Sanctuary was directed by Andrea Cordoba.
Who stars in Sanctuary?
The principal cast of Sanctuary includes Not specified.
When was Sanctuary released and how long is it?
Sanctuary was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.