Every refugee and asylum seeker has a story to tell.
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Very well directed, as its laser focus on the plight of its subjects resonates with those watching. It is supremely well-edited, and the score ties everything together wonderfully.
Shepard does solid work following these stories for years. He works in a quiet observation of class and status.
Invites compassion rather than imposing it.
Highly recommend the immensely moving Unsettled. It reminds us of all of those whose stories have not been told and the urgent need to become a more generous nation and stand up for the rights of LGBTQ people everywhere.
It’s as powerful and poignant as it is informing and hopeful.
An engrossing study and empathetic look at the particular struggles of U.S. immigration in the new millennium.
Gives us real people and asks us to care for them.
Shepard works magic by enrolling viewers in a cause people don’t necessarily identify with or even like.
Adheres to every fraught definition of its title.
Unsettling. Brilliant and gorgeous.
Reveals the untold stories of LGBT refugees and asylum seekers.
Stirring and timely.
Moving. Poignant. Puts a human face on the intense plights that refugees endure.
This film raises many complicated issues.
Gripping!
Truly an inspiring story bringing awareness to serious global issues
Shepard always keeps things on track. Well-paced, beautifully scored
This is an amazing film! Shows us how little we know about the refugee experience.
See this film!
Enlightening.
Scenes of personal interaction help make Unsettled distinctive.
Unsettled will open eyes — and make them tear up.
One of the things that this film makes very clear is that getting to the United States is not the end of the struggle… especially for LGBTQ refugees and asylum seekers.
Paints a sobering but ultimately hopeful portrait of possibility for those who are allowed to enter.