Film documenting immigration enforcement surge in Twin Cities premieres in Venice

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’s immigration enforcement surge over the winter.

The film is directed by Laura Poitras and Minnesota native Rachel Lauren Mueller.

Mueller, along with Adam Mellion, the film’s co-producer and researcher. joined MPR News host Nina Moini for a conversation about the film from Venice.