Specials - Behind the Golden Door

DateSeptember 9 1994

Can DescriptionsSpecials X6329 Beside The Golden Door

Abstract1792; Beside the Golden Door; A world of difference: Natalie Jacobson provides a voice over about immigration throughout history with images of the faces of many who have come to the U.S; The reasons for and against immigration are voiced; Daniel Stein and Muriel Heiberger are interviewed; Immigration policies are reported; black screen break; A closer look at the class of 1994 is provided through interviews and videos of their lives; Lowell, in particular, has been a magnet for immigrants because of its industry and mills; Peter Richards is interviewed; Issues around immigration are discussed by advocates and detractors; Illegal immigration, and those who abuse system rules are also discussed; Fraud among immigrant applicants, and the cost of transgressors within the system to the system seem to be not much more than a suggestion; California and Florida seem to be taking the worst of the problems;

OtherCredits: Dick Amaral, Bruce Drucker, Kevin Huffman, Alison Mosher, Bob Oliver, Mike Doherty, Art Donahue, Dan Lang, Ken Sullivan, Craig Pizzo, Larry Young, George Ellard, Chris Finn, Michael Tiedemann, Frank Firnschild, Jennifer Pope, Jennifer Schecter, Eugene Michalenko, Judy Negep, Gerri Powers, Jack Barry, Leona McCarthy, Mark Mills;