Loving father, husband, and small business owner Peter Asan built a life of fulfillment in New York, until immigration agents arrived at his home in 2021. An over-40-year-old criminal conviction, stemming from a coerced plea deal in 1989, reemerged and threatened to separate him from his family.

Alvin Seenauth is a documentary filmmaker and visual storyteller whose work explores identity, resilience, and the human connections that shape society. Raised in an immigrant household in Queens, New York, he draws inspiration from personal experiences to create intimate, character-driven films that amplify voices often overlooked. Professionally, Alvin has crafted stories for both national audiences at the TODAY Show digital team and at education non-profit DonorsChoose, where he has produced and edited documentary-style content that highlights the transformative impact of education. His approach blends cinematic visuals with emotional authenticity, seeking not only to inform audiences but to foster empathy and spark meaningful conversation.

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Awarded

2026 NBR Student Grant

 

Type of Project

Documentary

Length

25:00

Program

Hunter College

Editor

Alvin Seenauth

Cinematographers

Alvin Seenauth, Junaid Arif

Contact

Website

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