Undocumented by Ron Morales
SYNOPSIS
UNDOCUMENTED is a dramatic television series that chronicles the fascinating lives and stories of the undocumented immigrant in the United States of America. The series explores the kaleidoscope of multiculturalism in the United States by narrowing in on a particular community, ethnic group or individual wrestling against varying obstacles to attain hope and happiness in a new world.
UNDOCUMENTED explores many perspectives of the ‘illegal immigrant story’. The journey to America, the challenges of assimilation, the severed relationships and the new ones formed and the reconciliation of what America’s promise truly means.
UNDOCUMENTED rips the shroud off the hidden lives of an estimated 20 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States of America. This series seeks to portray them for who they are, representing them honestly as they confront the day-to-day hurdles of their circumstances.
STRUCTURE
Phase 1 - Teaser Pilot
•The Teaser Pilot is geared towards capturing the spirit of the series.
•Three (3) short films woven together to form one cohesive narrative piece approximately 45 minutes in length to be pitched to prospective industry producers.
•Pilot is a Non-Union production financed primarily via investments and donations.
Phase 2 – Television Series
•Pilot will be developed into three (3), 12 episode seasons, with each episode being 1 hour long.
•The series may follow recurring characters throughout the season as well as stand-alone stories that start and end in one episode.
•Language and dialects will be subtitled when necessary.
•Primary distribution is network and/or cable television in the U.S. Overseas distribution will be rigorously explored.
•Primary target market is a diverse ethnic American audience even though we believe that this content has broader commercial appeal.
SEASON OVERVIEW
Season 1
Chronicles the immigrant already in America or en route to America and the struggles he faces once having arrived.
Season 2
Traces the immigrant back to his indigenous homeland, where it all began. This season we may follow dual storylines; in his homeland and in his adoptive home; America.
Season 3
We go to Europe where undocumented immigrants make up a significant part of their socio-political tapestry. We explore similar themes and issues, but on a new continent.
THEMES & STORYLINES
Racism
An Arab teen walking through a park after a game of basketball is harassed by two cops. When they realize that he is illegal, the cops abuse the boy for sport. Warned by his family to stay out of the trouble, the teen is afraid to speak up about his trauma.
Legal Status
An illegal immigrant desperate to stay in America buys a stolen social security number and assumes the identity of a Manhattan native. All is well, until he finds out that his new identity is that of a serial murderer wanted by the F.B.I.
Preserving Cultural Identity
A West Indian family living in the U.S. awaiting their citizenship to come through, struggle to fit into the American way of life while still preserving their own identity as Caribbean people.
New Beginnings/Hope
A Chinese family opens a restaurant in Queens, New York with the help of the an illegal syndicate that helps set up undocumented families in New York City. With a hefty debt to payback, the family is forced to work fast whilst trying to integrate into the working class urban community.
Survival/Protection of Family
A loving Russian nanny with a fake identity takes care of a wealthy family’s newborn. The child dies unexpectedly in his crib while on her watch. Scared for the well-being of her family if she is arrested, she abandons the dead infant in the apartment and skips town.
TREATMENT
The Stable – Episode 1
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Diego and his little sister Lucia are one of many orphan children that make up the Stable: a grimy enclave where young girls earn their keep as prostitutes and where young boys brawl in a bloody underground betting scene in the bowels of Guatemala City.
Diego has been planning their escape for months, but when Jesus; the brutal overlord of the Stable threatens to sell Lucia’s virginity to the highest bidder Diego is forced to find a way out of this hellish underworld risking their lives in order to cross the border to the United States of America.
Come Out! Come Out! – Episode 2
New York City, USA
Sally Thornberg is a British immigrant and single mother who married her husband for a green card. Having just filed for a divorce from her estranged husband Harry, she is only just now beginning to take control of her life.
Tonight is a special night and Sally prepares for a dinner date at her place. Not having been with another man since their separation two years ago she is finally ready to love again. However, things take an unpredictable turn when her husband walks back into her life begging for a second chance.
The Service – Episode 3
New York City, USA
Hector is an undocumented immigrant who works for a limo service that specializes in female Asian escorts. One night, Rose, a client of his, goes missing and Hector takes it upon himself to find her.
THE CREATORS
NameMORALES, Ron
TitleDirector/ Writer/ Producer
OriginU.S.A.
ProfileRon is a first generation Philippino-American. Nominated as an Emerging Director at the Asian American International Film Festival 2008 and competed at Rome’s Alice Nella Citta 2008. In his debut feature film, Morales worked with Academy Award nominee Melissa Leo.
Awards: SANTA MESA (2008) Feature Film, 35mm. Winner of Producers Award at the Independent Spirit Award 2010, Special Jury Prize at the San Francisco Asian American Film Festival (2008), Best Narrative at the San Diego Asian American Film Festival 2008 and Best Feature Film at the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival 2008. Former winner of the National Geographic All Roads Seed Grant.
NamePRYCE, Paul
TitleActor/ Writer /Producer
OriginTrinidad and Tobago
ProfileToured the U.S. doing Shakespeare’s ROME & JULIET and has worked extensively in theatre in New York City. Notable theatre credits include: PECONG; National Black Theatre featuring Tony Award winner Lillias White, LAMP & MOTH; The Public Theatre and HARRY THE HUNK ON HIS WAY OUT; The Cherry Lane Theatre.
Reviewed by The New York Times and is a Cacique Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor in a Play (2004) for MANtalk in Trinidad and Tobago. He has a B.Sc. (Hons) in Business Management & Marketing and an MFA in Acting at the Yale School of Drama 2013.
CONTACT
Ron Morales – Director/ Writer/ Producer
917 304 4927 (NYC)
imprintpictures.com
PAUL PRYCE – Actor/ Writer/ Producer
646 579 2994 (NYC)
1 868 645 4719 (Trinidad)
Email: paul@paulpryce.com
Website: www.paulpryce.com
Donation Levels:
Friend $20
Our sincerest gratitude
Supporter $50
Above and special thank-you on website credit
Innovator $100 or more
Above plus and special thank-you IMDB credit
Any amount will help!