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Dolores Huerta reflects on her activism, the Women's Movement, and her collaboration with Cesar Chavez in founding the United Farm Workers union to empower immigrants.
Cuban-American identity is examined through personal stories and cultural connections, highlighting the complexities of belonging amid changing relations with Cuba.
Around 130,000 Tibetans have fled China, facing dangerous journeys to preserve their culture and spirituality in neighboring countries like Nepal and India.
Over 40 million people have immigrated to the United States, seeking opportunities and contributing to the nation's growth and diversity.
Sajid Khan Nasiri documents his perilous escape from Afghanistan and the challenges of navigating Belgium's asylum system as a young refugee.
German-speaking refugees fleeing famine, disease, and religious persecution between 1618 and 1748 established a significant camp in London amid political turmoil.
A 12-year-old boy is jailed and tortured for protesting against the government in Ethiopia, leading to his eventual escape and life as a refugee.
Ten British Muslims from diverse backgrounds engage in a week-long social experiment addressing faith, identity, and integration in modern Britain.
Three meals a day are cooked by nomads Johnny Dustow and Kit Whistler, who have lived in their bus for seven years while traveling from farm to farm.
Cambodians return home in 1992 after surviving war and refugee camps, facing societal tensions.
Ten Muslims from diverse backgrounds in the UK engage in a ten-day social experiment to explore differing beliefs and values within their community.
In New York City, Haitian Americans navigate the complexities of identity and language, highlighting the duality of their cultural experience.
Father Kino's efforts in Arizona to protect Native American rights and his geographical discoveries prompt reflections on modern borders and immigration.
Monteviasco, a remote Italian village with only five residents since the cable car's closure in 2018, faces challenges of isolation and community survival.
Elvira Arellano fights for the rights of her U.S.-born son amid protests and evolving immigration legislation in the United States.
A filmmaker searches for his enigmatic Hungarian father, tracing a family's history through war, immigration, and healing across three continents and four generations.
A crowd chants "No hate, no fear."
In the remote savannahs between Kenya and Tanzania, Maasai children like 8-year-old Moseka face daily dangers while walking 10 kilometers to Ntuka Primary School.
After 20 years away, Arinze Eze returns to Canada, grappling with his cultural identity and the expectations of his Nigerian parents during their visit.
Father Kino's efforts in Arizona to protect Native people's rights and his geographical discoveries prompt reflections on modern immigration and border issues.
In 1849, Irish emigrants fleeing the Great Famine face tragedy when their ship strikes an ice reef in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, leading to a harrowing rescue.
Five men discuss their experiences of statelessness and identity while getting haircuts at a barber shop in Canada.
Yau King Eng reflects on his father's migration from China to the United States, exploring the complexities of identity and belonging in the Chinese American experience.
Maria Elena Salinas reflects on her career in Spanish-language media, emphasizing cultural identity, truth in journalism, and the importance of Hispanic representation.
Genetic research and DNA analysis reveal how nations construct narratives about their historical connections to ancient peoples and ancestral lineages.
Unaccompanied child migrants from Central America navigate the dangerous routes through Mexico in their attempt to reach the United States.
Téa Obreht learned English through bootlegged Disney films smuggled from Italy to Yugoslavia, illustrating her complex relationship with language and identity.
German-speaking emigrants who left for North America by 1750 faced hardships as indentured servants and significantly contributed to U.S. industrialization.
In 2015, a stowaway from Johannesburg fell from a plane into London, prompting an investigation into the perilous migration attempts of individuals like Carlito Valet and survivor Justin.
In the central African jungle, the Baka Pygmies, Tibetan bee keepers, Bahau water nomads, and Darkhad nomads of Mongolia exemplify diverse traditional lifestyles.
Black homesteaders migrated from the South to the Great Plains between 1877 and 1920, establishing communities like Nicodemus, Kansas, in pursuit of land and freedom.
Economic inequality in Canada is shaped by geography, history, and access to opportunity, highlighting the divides between urban and rural regions and Indigenous communities.
80 percent of Kobane is completely destroyed, leaving families like Evlin's to navigate life in a refugee camp after fleeing ISIS attacks.
Mongolia's nomadic culture, shaped by harsh climates, is explored through camel drivers in the Gobi Desert, Nenets tribes, Buriat cattle breeders, and Kazakh falconers.
A driver recounts a $5 fare during the COVID-19 pandemic, which prompts him to stop working for Uber and Lyft after six years in remission from cancer.
Three young men from Switzerland and Australia cycle through Turkey and Central Asia's mountainous regions, exploring cross-cultural encounters along the way.
Over 800,000 individuals have benefited from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which provides temporary relief from deportation.
In the Himalayas, the Dolpo nomads traverse treacherous terrain with yaks in search of salt, while the Sanama Indians of Venezuela practice shamanic rituals in untouched jungles.
In the migrant camp of Las Raíces in Tenerife, 1,600 asylum seekers face prolonged detention and uncertainty while some organize a protest for better conditions.
Roman Lapshin seeks to locate thousands of his grandfather's lost paintings while confronting the man he believes exploited his family during their immigration.
In Astoria, Queens, four unconnected residents navigate their daily lives, revealing the diverse experiences that shape this vibrant New York neighborhood.
Nepal's diverse landscapes, from the towering Mount Everest to the vibrant streets of Kathmandu, showcase a rich tapestry of culture and natural beauty.
In Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, a booming electronics industry attracts migrants seeking jobs, raising concerns about its environmental impact on the surrounding mountains.
Kais, a 30-year-old from Tunisia, struggles to reunite with his son Marcel while living in a makeshift camp known as The Jungle in Calais.
A man traces his roots to the Middle East while seeking to connect with his estranged father, whom he has never met.
Mekonen Abebe, a young Ethiopian-Israeli commander in the Israeli Defense Forces, returns to Ethiopia to explore his heritage and confront his past.
In Goa, India, Shilpa Poojar, a 9-year-old beach hawker from the Banjara community, strives to support her family while pursuing her dream of education over seven years.
The Tuareg of northern Niger, Callahuayas of the Andean mountains, Sadhus of India, Huaorani tribes of Ecuador and Peru, and Golokpa of Qinghai, China, exemplify diverse nomadic cultures.
