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Echando Raices- Taking Root

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Producer(s)Rachael Kamel
Director(s)JT Takagi
Release Date2002
Work In Progressn
Runtime60 min
Youth Median
Educational Materials Yes

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In 3, 20-minute segments of “Echando Raices- Taking Root”, immigrants from many diverse countries tell their stories of the struggle to come to and make it in the United States.  The film focuses on immigrants and the communities in which they live in California, Texas, and Iowa.  Stories and reflections from immigrants and refugees are woven together with scenes of community life and a vibrant musical score. Also included are perspectives from scholars, union and community activists, local officials, displaced workers, and more.
“Echando Raices” covers issues of labor organizing, scapegoating of and violence against immigrants, immigrants organizing themselves, and others.  Great for awareness raising for non-immigrant groups and as a classroom tool.

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Last Updated On:May 21, 2012

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Related IssuesEconomic Justice, Illiteracy, Family & Society, Human Rights, Immigration, Bilingual Education, Refugees, International, Africa, Asia, Canada, Central America, Middle East, South America, U.S./Foreign Relations, Politics/Government, Arms and gun control, Legal Reform, Peace/War, Voting/Elections, Racial Justice, Indigenous Peoples, Latino, Racial Discrimination, Racial Hate Crimes, Digital Media