Nouveau Poor Immigrant Poverty /
The "golden door" exalted at the Statue of Liberty still beckons the world's poor. Once inside the U.S., however, most immigrants accept a lifestyle that is anything but glittering. This program reveals the conditions in which an American newcomer, legal or not, struggles to earn a li...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2012], c2011.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (41 min.) : sd., col, digital file. |
| Series: |
Poverty in America.
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| Summary: |
The "golden door" exalted at the Statue of Liberty still beckons the world's poor. Once inside the U.S., however, most immigrants accept a lifestyle that is anything but glittering. This program reveals the conditions in which an American newcomer, legal or not, struggles to earn a living, save money, and meet basic needs. Featuring interviews with numerous immigrants from Latin America and Africa, the film illustrates their experiences with entrenched racism, unfairly low wages, the lack of a social safety net, few if any economic resources, and crowded, substandard housing. These individuals also describe the goals that drive them-education and a better future for their loved ones-and the equally important work ethic with which the majority of immigrants approach their jobs. Several scholars contribute their expertise as well. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 25, 2012. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Poverty, USA! (2:18) -- America's Poor Children (1:33) -- Factors Affecting Poverty (2:10) -- Immigration Poverty (3:53) -- Immigrant Stories about Poverty (2:59) -- Immigrant Living Conditions (2:52) -- Immigrant Success Story (3:27) -- Family Back Home (1:58) -- A Father's Sacrifice (7:13) -- Education for the Children Back Home (2:16) -- Relationships (1:01) -- Language Skills (5:27) -- Hope for Immigrant Poverty (1:46) -- Credits: Nouveau Poor: Immigrant Poverty (2:01) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. The "golden door" exalted at the Statue of Liberty still beckons the world's poor. Once inside the U.S., however, most immigrants accept a lifestyle that is anything but glittering. This program reveals the conditions in which an American newcomer, legal or not, struggles to earn a living, save money, and meet basic needs. Featuring interviews with numerous immigrants from Latin America and Africa, the film illustrates their experiences with entrenched racism, unfairly low wages, the lack of a social safety net, few if any economic resources, and crowded, substandard housing. These individuals also describe the goals that drive them-education and a better future for their loved ones-and the equally important work ethic with which the majority of immigrants approach their jobs. Several scholars contribute their expertise as well. 9 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (41 min.) : sd., col, digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |