

For detained immigrants who can’t pay their bond, for-profit companies like Libre by Nexus offer a path to reunite with their families. But for many, the reality is much more complicated. “Libre” sheds light on one of many hidden costs of reunification for immigrant families.
Direction
Barsan lets victims speak, never sensationalizes.
Editing
Tight runtime maximizes emotional impact.
Director
Anna Barsan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Libre by Nexus has faced multiple lawsuits and government investigations since this film's release.
The $1.6 billion immigrant bond industry operates with less regulation than payday loans.