Curated Video
Julia Alvarez
Julia Alvarez's remarkable contributions to Hispanic literature explore immigrant experiences, cultural identity, and resistance against injustice.
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Story Corps: Animation: The Icing on the Cake
In this original animated short video produced by StoryCorps, a mother and daughter share memories of their early years of struggle as immigrants in America. [2:45]
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Wnet: Thirteen: Access Islam: Somali Muslims in Maine
Lewiston, Maine has become a hotbed for Somali Muslims. Watch or read the transcript of this video that looks into the impact this has had on the community. [10:45]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hamilton's America: An Immigrant's Story
Learn about Alexander Hamilton's upbringing, his journey as an immigrant from the Caribbean to North America, and observe how it is portrayed in the musical Hamilton in this clip (4:49) from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America."...
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National Film Board of Canada: The Chinese Violin
Animated film, with soundtrack, of a young girl who moves with her father from China to Canada and begins a new life. Learn what role music plays in her immigration experience. [8:23]