Bibliograph

Dollars and Dreams: West Africans in New York, by Jeremy Rocklin

Type

Label

Dollars and Dreams: West Africans in New York, by Jeremy Rocklin

Language

eng

Abstract

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

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Dollars and Dreams: West Africans in New York

Oclc number

897771557

resource.otherEventInformation

Originally produced by Documentary Educational Resources in 2007

Responsibility statement

by Jeremy Rocklin

Runtime

Technique