The Undocumented Lawyer
Directed by Chris Temple, Zach IngrasciCast: Lizbeth Mateo
Lizbeth Mateo is an attorney in Los Angeles—one who started a law practice, hired four employees, and took an oath to uphold the U.S. constitution. She also has no legal options to stay in the country. Lizbeth is undocumented. Since crossing the border at age 14, Lizbeth hasn’t let her immigration status hold her back. Frustrated by an unjust system, she’s drawing from her own experiences to fight for immigrant rights in the streets and in the courts.
Plays in
Short Documentary Program II
Followed by a Q&A with Barbara Vasconez