Summary The first episode explores the dynamic and shifting relationship America had with her new immigrants in the 20th century. World war tore apart families and sundered the fabric of many lives, but America beckoned and millions came. Yet, America was an ambivalent host. For film director Mike Nichols, whose entire family escaped Nazi Germany, it was a place of refuge and salvation. At its worst, it was a country that would imprison two generations of Japanese Americans, like the ancestors of Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. And a single encounter changed musician Yo-Yo Ma's life forever, paving the road to success.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Meryl Streep Mike Nichols Stephen Colbert Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Feb 9, 2010
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : Kunhardt Films Ark Media Inkwell Films
Summary The first episode explores the dynamic and shifting relationship America had with her new immigrants in the 20th century. World war tore apart families and sundered the fabric of many lives, but America beckoned and millions came. Yet, America was an ambivalent host. For film director Mike Nichols, whose entire family escaped Nazi Germany, it was a place of refuge and salvation. At its worst, it was a country that would imprison two generations of Japanese Americans, like the ancestors of Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. And a single encounter changed musician Yo-Yo Ma's life forever, paving the road to success.
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Feb 9, 2010
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : Kunhardt Films Ark Media Inkwell Films
