Jose Antonio Vargas describes his life as an undocumented immigrant from the Philippines, discussing how he arrived in the United States, how he became a journalist, his decision to "come out" about his illegal status, and the impact that it's had on his life.

Gamblers -- The wrong country -- Crittenden Middle School -- Not black, not white -- Filipinos -- Mexican José and Filipino Jose -- Fake -- Playing a role -- Mountain View High School -- An adopted family -- Breaking the law -- Ambition -- Strangers -- Campaign 2008 -- Facing myself -- Public person, private self -- My government, myself -- National security threat -- Detained -- Alone -- Interview -- Cycle of loss -- Leaving/staying.