PBS American Portrait

"I Dream"

Episode 1 | 54m 49s

In the first episode of PBS American Portrait, self-shot stories explore the meaning and state of the American dream. From the desire for homeownership to ambitions for higher ed or career success, they show the hard work, opportunities and barriers that come with pursuing this ideal today.

Aired: 01/05/21 | Expires: 01/04/29 | Rating: TV-PG

Funding for PBS American Portrait provided by Anne Ray Foundation, Target, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Extras From This Episode

• A College Student Dreams Of Becoming A Doctor

  Clip: Ep1 | 4m 16s

• A Couple Dreams Of Buying A Home Together

  Clip: Ep1 | 2m 59s

• Dreaming of Fame

  Clip: Ep1 | 1m 33s

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• "I Rise"

  Ep4 | 54m 51s

• "I Keep"

  Ep3 | 54m 52s

• "I Work"

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