Let Me In (2016)

There are more refugees in the world today than at any point in history. And half of them are children. Let Me In is a cinematic experience which reimagines the refugee crisis as if it was happening on America’s shores. Written and directed by Jonathan Olinger, this tale of survival and the remarkable power of the human spirit is inspired by the stories of real refugees. Starring Alicia Keys, the film follows her and her family's quest to survive after they experience unimaginable violence and embark on a journey that will forever change them. Along with thousands of Americans fleeing the conflict in Los Angeles, they must seek safety by attempting to cross the border into Mexico. Guided by their resolute love for each other and utter determination, the refugee family must navigate oceans and desserts in their unrelenting pursuit to find refuge and reunite.

Director: Jonathan Olinger
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 11 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alicia Keys
Cinematography: Andrew Michael Ellis
Editing: Jonathan Olinger, Stephen Michael Simon
Production: HUMAN, We Are Here Movement
Country: Mexico, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en

Keywords

refugee

More Films by Director: Jonathan Olinger
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Let Me In about?
There are more refugees in the world today than at any point in history. And half of them are children. Let Me In is a cinematic experience which reimagines the refugee crisis as if it was happening on America’s shores. Written and directed by Jonathan Olinger, this tale of survival and the remarkable power of the human spirit is inspired by the stories of real refugees. Starring Alicia Keys, the film follows her and her family's quest to survive after they experience unimaginable violence and embark on a journey that will forever change them. Along with thousands of Americans fleeing the conflict in Los Angeles, they must seek safety by attempting to cross the border into Mexico. Guided by their resolute love for each other and utter determination, the refugee family must navigate oceans and desserts in their unrelenting pursuit to find refuge and reunite.
Who directed Let Me In?
Let Me In was directed by Jonathan Olinger.
Who stars in Let Me In?
Let Me In stars Alicia Keys, Naliyah Vega, Ricardo Martín, Taj Whipper.
How long is Let Me In?
Let Me In has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is Let Me In?
Let Me In is a Drama film.
Where was Let Me In produced?
Let Me In was produced in Mexico, United States of America.