PBS American Portrait

People Share Their Stories Of Arriving In The United States

Clip: Episode 1 | 2m 45s

People across their country share their stories of coming to the United States. They explain what brought them to America and the struggles and fulfillments that came along with their journey.

Aired: 01/05/21 | Rating: NR

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

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