CNN aired Jose Antonio Vargas' film Documented Sunday night and tweeted about it as the movie aired.
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The film tells the story of Vargas coming out as an undocumented immigrant and traveling the country talking to people about his situation.
One way CNN engaged in conversation around the film was by asking whether he should be deported, with JOSESTAY or JOSEGO as options.
Do you think Jose should be deported? Answer with JOSESTAY or JOSEGO using #Documented
Many were not pumped about the approach.
JOSESTAY, CNNGO RT @CNN: Do you think Jose should be deported? Answer with JOSESTAY or JOSEGO using #Documented
On Twitter, CNN's social media manager said the question is central to the film.
@lisatozzi @RealAdrianC Yes, really. This is the question @joseiswriting asks presidential candidates, congressional committees, etc.
@RealAdrianC @CNN Not "oh no." It's the question he asks presidential candidates, congressional committees ... It's central to the film.
And also pointed to the results from the tweets.
.@joseiswriting asks: should he be deported? 63% say JOSESTAY and 37% say JOSEGO. Vote w/ #Documented
Vargas told BuzzFeed the question is important.
