Touching upon relevant issues such as DACA, the DREAM Act, and DOCA, Forbidden: Undocumented and Queer in Rural America highlights the need for advocacy and awareness surrounding immigration reform and LGBTQ+ rights.

Moises Serrano came to America from Mexico when he was 18 months old. Since he was not born in America, he is not a legal immigrant. We soon learn that Moises also happens to be gay, and in North Carolina, that presents another set of challenges.

Moises’ larger crusade as an activist is to expand the rights of undocumented people trying to survive in America. An urgent and necessary documentary, Forbidden humanizes the issues, proving eye-opening and inspiring to audiences.

“Moises Serrano, who came to America at the age of 18 months, makes an effective crusader for immigration reform in this revealing documentary...The film should prove eye-opening and inspiring to audiences.” – Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter

“Like so many other DREAMers, Moises’s story is one of feeling adrift and alienated in the same country that he’s always called home. But as so many before and beside him, Moises has become an outspoken advocate for immigration reform.” – Manuel Betancourt, Remezcla

“[A] sheer joy. Forbidden is one of those wonderful feel-good movies that makes you appreciate that as long as there are Moises Serranos in the world, there is hope for all of us.” – Roger Walker-Dack, EDGE Media Network

“You’ll find yourself falling in love with Moises Serrano, the subject of Tiffany Rhynard’s intelligent and moving documentary. Ultimately a story of love conquering hate Forbidden is authentic and realistic in portraying the obstacles that Serrano has faced throughout his life.” – Richard Propes, The Independent Critic

“The film...shuttles effortlessly between Moises’s speeches at immigration panels and his advocacy at pride events. Between stories of how his family has been shackled by unfair rulings on immigration and his breathless joy at hearing the Supreme Court strike down the Defense of Marriage Act. ” – Manuel Betancourt, Remezcla

“Puts a lot of the politics behind the ongoing immigration debate aside to give us a personal take on what it’s like living in the United States under the constant threat of deportation. [The film] does a wonderful job of presenting a more personal perspective on the topic as well as debunking myths about undocumented immigrants, challenging long-held stereotypes and highlighting the far-reaching effects of the convoluted immigration policies in the United States.” – GayEssential.com

“Director Tiffany Rhynard, producer Heather Mathews and activist Moises Serrano humanize the issues and demonstrates how a loving family has the power to combat the destructive oppression of entire groups of people.” – Tim Isaac, Big Gay Picture Show

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Outfest - Freedom Award; Charlotte Film Festival - Southern Poverty Law Center’s Social Justice Film Award; Television Academy Honor; San Diego Latino Film Festival; Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival; NIIC National Immigrant Integration Conference; Milwaukee LGBT Film Festival; NewFest LGBT Film Festival; Santa Barbara OUTrageous LGBT Film Festival!