Becoming American: Promise and Prejudice

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Join us for a six-part documentary film and discussion series on our immigration experience.

 “Promise and Prejudice,” explores the tension – historic and current – between Americans’ acceptance of immigrants, including the celebration of their own immigrant heritage, versus the periodic backlash prompted by concern about the economic and cultural effects of newcomer.

This month's film is Welcome to Shelbyville.

For an introduction of this program's topic please read this introductory essay.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.