| Description |
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 56 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
| Note |
Title from title frames. |
| Event |
Originally produced by Documentary Educational Resources in 2007. |
| Summary |
Dollars and Dreams is a documentary film focused on the pursuits and challenges of numerous West African immigrants as they confront the idea of the American Dream and the reality of the New York experience. Including additional perspective from scholars, authors, and community leaders, the film creates a vibrant portrait of African achievement throughout the city, while exploring the complicated issues African immigrants face as they balance their deep connections to Africa and their enthusiastic commitments to America. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Language |
In English. |
| Subject |
West African. |
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Business. |
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Employment opportunities. |
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Cultural identity. |
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Cultural assimilation. |
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Urban population. |
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Immigrant populations. |
| Added Author |
Rocklin, Jeremy, producer, author.
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Ouedraogo, Abdel Kader, producer.
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Kanopy (Firm)
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| In: |
Watertown, MA : Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 2007 |
| Music No. |
1109551 Kanopy |
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