El Padrino Film Screening

November 21, 2025

On Tuesday night, we hosted a screening of El Padrino, a biopic starring Christopher Alvarez and directed by Terrence Ross. The two are pictured below (Alvarez: left, Ross: right). The film focuses on the pitfalls of NYC’s immigration and healthcare systems, starring Alvarez as an “ICE melter” who helps his home health aid’s family escape deportation.

Director Terrence Ross on the left and the star of the film, Christopher Alvarez, on the right

It was a smash hit, with around 30 guests gathering for the screening at the Positive Exposure Gallery, and as another 30 viewers joining online.

Guests admiring the photography near the entrance of the Positive Exposure Gallery

People gathering in the gallery area ahead of the film screening.

Images feature guests in the gallery, gathering ahead of the El Padrino screening.