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Telling the Stories of the Nikkei - New Denver
It can be difficult enough navigating life in one's hometown. But choosing or being forced to uproot and begin again can be a turbulent experience. From the nuances of immigration policy to refugee migration to making new friends, join the ...
It can be difficult enough navigating life in one's hometown. But choosing or being forced to uproot and begin again can be a turbulent experience. From the nuances of immigration policy to refugee migration to making new friends, join the conversation about immigration in the 21st century.
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Border Film Project

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Border Film Project is a collaborative art project giving disposable cameras to two groups on different sides of the border: undocumented migrants crossing the desert into the United States, and American Minutemen trying to stop them.

A fascinating site with videos too!

Topics: Economy & Labour, Immigration, Politics, Poverty
Dossiers: Accomodate This!: Movie-Making - in developement, Globalization at Work
Keywords: Border, camera, film
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