Why Did the Tabby Cross the Road?

Too often, the reasoning behind why individuals choose to immigrate tends to be a most important side of the story that is neglected in the midst of the political discourse over the controversies surrounding the topic of immigration, especially the type that is deemed "illegal." This short animated film sets out to bring the viewers' attention to that very aspect in hopes of facilitating an understanding of many immigrants' situation and encouraging compassion in the dialogue over related issues by making the situation more relatable. Through the anthropomorphic tale of two cats, the plight of undocumented immigrants most commonly depicted in the American media is paralleled and the point that all living beings are, at the core, striving to improve their lives is conveyed. The senselessness of the vicious cycle of rejection and retaliation that immigrants face is a key element to the telling of this parable of unconventional sorts.