Cultures On Film's "Welcome to the Law" DVD Releases on May 9 - Educational Film Explains the U.S. Legal System for Immigrants and Citizens, Supports Healthy Communities

GLENDALE, CA - May 6, 2008 - Cultures On Film, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising cultural awareness, is proud to release Welcome to the Law, an educational DVD that explains and demystifies the U.S. legal system in an entertaining, easy-to-understand format for the million of new immigrants who come to the country.

With an increasingly complex legal system, there is an overwhelming need for immigrants who come to the United States to understand the laws that govern the country and where to seek legal counsel. Geared toward the immigrant community, Welcome to the Law is a much-needed tool to assist newcomers transition to life in America and become positive members of the community.

The 80-minute DVD answers some of the most important legal topics that immigrants to the U.S. should know about and understand, including their rights under the law; how the criminal justice system works; how crimes are punished; when you need to hire an attorney; the courtroom structure; what to do if you are sued or arrested; and the types of legal resources that are available.

To reach a broad cross-section of immigrants, Welcome to the Law is subtitled in Spanish. In the next release Tagalog and Armenian subtitles will be available. Additional languages will also be added to other future version of the film.

"There are millions of new immigrants in America, but there are few places where they can find a complete overview of the U.S. legal system," says Adam Williams, founder of Cultures on Film. "Because our legal system is a vital part of our society, Welcome to the Law provides a much needed resource to help ease their transition to life in America. The film also helps promotes strong communities by advocating understanding and giving people the right tools to become honorable citizens."

For U.S. citizens, Welcome to the Law also provides useful information and insights about the legal system that they may not be aware of.

Welcome to the Law is the debut film from the COF's "Our Society" film project. Our Society is a series of educational DVDs devoted to educating and informing people living in the United States about the topics that touch our everyday lives while promoting better living by embracing and encouraging cultural diversity, harmony and respect.

Welcome to the Law is available at a low-price through the COF Web site at www.welcometothelaw.com. The film is ideal for organization dedicated to assisting immigrants, schools, humanitarian organizations, not-for-profit legal programs, and anyone who is interested in learning about the U.S. legal system.

Sales proceeds will go toward the production and development of additional Our Society films. Future films include Living in America, Parenthood, Addiction, The Internet and You and more.

You can learn more about Welcome to the Law at www.welcometothelaw.com.

About Cultures On Film

Founded in March 2005, Cultures On Film is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the world's citizens with a mission to raise humanity's awareness, acceptance and understanding of our changing world though documentary film that capture the lives of people from around the globe.

Each film promotes harmony between all nations by capturing the diverse culture of each country and allowing the citizens themselves tell their stories without any institution or filter speaking for them. The result is an educational experience where the viewer witnesses the real challenges, hope and beauty of each nation.

Cultures On Film can be found on the World Wide Web at www.culturesonfilm.org.

For more information
Contact: Adam Soch Phone: 818.642.4335 email: adamsoch@pacbell.net Website: www.welcometothelaw.com



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