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Dollars and Dreams
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Secondary Title:
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: West Africans in New York
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Filmmaker Name:
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Jeremy Rocklin
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Film Length:
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56 min
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Film Year:
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2007
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Duration:
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46-75 min
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Decade:
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2000s
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Secondary Creator:
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produced by Jeremy Rocklin & Abdel Kader Ouedraogo
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Color:
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color
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Dollars and Dreams is a documentary film focused on the pursuits and challenges of numerous West African immigrants as they confront the idea of the American Dream and the reality of the New York experience. Including additional perspective from scholars, authors, and community leaders, the film creates a vibrant portrait of African achievement throughout the city, while exploring the complicated issues African immigrants face as they balance their deep connections to Africa and their enthusiastic commitments to America. Visit the filmmaker's website: www.bluesaxophonefilms.com
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