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- Nick Friesen, a Siberian Mennonite, escapes from Stalinist Russia Government into China. He shares his historic journey to Angel Island Immigration Station, the Ellis Island of the West. His story highlights the essence of the American dream, but shines with his passion to remember the people that provided him such privilege.
- Eliseo Felipe, a 100 year-old retired serviceman, shares his journey to the United States and his pride in becoming an American. At the age of seven, Eliseo learned to work on the fields to support his family in the Philippines. He immigrated to the United States in 1933 where he met his brother and uncles who worked on the farms in Salinas, California. Over the years Eliseo held many jobs across California, working as a farmer, bellman, and eventually a serviceman for the United States Army. Currently, Eliseo is retired and tends to his garden at his house in Salinas, CA. He recently celebrated his 100th Birthday with his wife, four children, and grandchildren. For more information about Angel Island Immigration Station please visit AIISF.org This film was Produced by Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation.
- A thirteen-year old Chinese-American boy is assigned a report on role models. He decides that he wants to do it on his Grandfather who grew up in the late 1920's in Chinatown. His Father and Teacher disapprove of the topic, as the Grandfather is linked with a significant murder in the past. Jimmy is enticed by the incident, delving further into the taboo history.
- A personal dialogue with a living artifact from Berkeley's Free Speech Movement.
- Tyrus Wong, a 100 year-old retired artist, shares his journey to the United States to discover the truths about "Gold Mountain". At a young age Tyrus learned to paint and draw, when he arrived to America he studied hard to build a career out of something he loved to do.
- San Francisco represents a place of modernity and overflows with cultural diversity. The City opens its doors for all visitors including those who wish to start new lives and access further opportunity. A young woman from the suburbs arrives to the vast metropolis with a mind full of dreams, yet is forced to encounter true reality.
- Robert Hong, an 85 year-old WWII Veteran, shares his journey to the United States. His passion toward community is honored as he brings to life the history of his past. Robert Hong grew up in a bachelor society, slaving away as a houseboy. The hardships in his life did the exact opposite of holding him down, but instead inspired him to work harder to provide similar opportunities for others.