Detained

by France-Luce Benson

A Docu-drama about the impact of immigration laws on families of long time, undocumented, residents of the U.S. Based on interviews with individuals held in Immigration Detention Centers and/or deported, their family members, immigration attorneys and advocates, as well as court transcripts - Detained offers a heart wrenching and in depth look at the human lives behind the political issues, and a concise history...

A Docu-drama about the impact of immigration laws on families of long time, undocumented, residents of the U.S. Based on interviews with individuals held in Immigration Detention Centers and/or deported, their family members, immigration attorneys and advocates, as well as court transcripts - Detained offers a heart wrenching and in depth look at the human lives behind the political issues, and a concise history of the legislation that got us here.

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  • Steve Harper: Detained

    France-Luce has written a smart, powerful, moving piece. The issues she tackles around immigration are stunning and, often horrifying. An eye-opening theatrical experience.

    France-Luce has written a smart, powerful, moving piece. The issues she tackles around immigration are stunning and, often horrifying. An eye-opening theatrical experience.

  • Tracy Held: Detained

    In this urgent and essential piece, Benson shares the stories of long time, undocumented US residents who are deported with no consideration for their contributions to this country, their families, or even their health and safety ... this story suggests that the health and safety of undocumented immigrants is unimportant except as a tool to motivate their voluntary departure from the country. This piece powerfully weaves the experiences of detainees, their families, and the various government workers and activists who stand at the center of their stories. This piece must be widely read and...

    In this urgent and essential piece, Benson shares the stories of long time, undocumented US residents who are deported with no consideration for their contributions to this country, their families, or even their health and safety ... this story suggests that the health and safety of undocumented immigrants is unimportant except as a tool to motivate their voluntary departure from the country. This piece powerfully weaves the experiences of detainees, their families, and the various government workers and activists who stand at the center of their stories. This piece must be widely read and produced.

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Ensemble Studio Theatre NYC, Year 2019
  • Type Workshop, Organization Loyola Marymount University, Year 2019

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization The Fountain Theatre, Year 2022

Awards

  • Nominated for seven NAACP Theatre Awards
    NAACP
    2024
  • Grant
    Miranda Family Foundation
    2018
  • Grant
    Radio Drama Network
    2018