A new film that documents Operation Metro Surge premiered at the prestigious Venice Film Festival in Italy over the weekend. The 25-minute documentary, called “They’re Here,” captures scenes in the Twin Cities during the height of the Trump administration\u2019s immigration enforcement surge over the winter. <\/p>\n
The film is directed by Laura Poitras and Minnesota native Rachel Lauren Mueller.<\/p>\n
Mueller, along with Adam Mellion, the film\u2019s co-producer and researcher. joined MPR News host Nina Moini for a conversation about the film from Venice.<\/p>\n
Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.<\/p>\n
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