Footnotes by Jemar Tisby

The Day 270,000 Migrants Were Turned Away

In October 2025, FaithWorks documented a U.S. border shutdown that left 270,000 asylum seekers turned away in a single day, providing the backdrop for the new documentary “Jesus Was a Migrant.” The film, produced by Tisby Studios, will premiere on April 9, 2026 at the Lumiere Theater in Los Angeles and examines how Christian nationalism conflicts with the gospel’s migrant message. Featuring footage of migrants, a symbolic poster, and a call to action, the documentary urges churches to rethink immigration narratives. It invites audiences to attend the premiere, host local screenings, and spread the message.