1 online resource (streaming video file) (56 min.)
Series
Ethnographic video online, volume 1
Summary
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
Notes
Previously released on DVD
Title from resource description page (viewed Dec. 23, 2010)
