Independent Lens
Man on Fire
Grand Saline, Texas, a town east of Dallas, has a history of racism, a history the community doesn’t talk about.
New Faces on Main Street
Origins and consequences of immigration patterns in Wisconsin established for Southeast Asian and Latino immigrants.
- Premiere Date
- September 1, 1999
- Length
- 60 minutes
- Funding Initiative
- Open Call
Producer
Eileen Littig
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The Film
Recent waves of Southeast Asian and Latino immigrants are changing the complexion of many small towns in the Midwest. New Faces on Main Street investigates the status of these newcomers — their struggle to hold onto their traditions while contributing to their adopted communities. Using Northeastern Wisconsin as a microcosm for middle America, this documentary also addresses the negative perceptions of established residents who may not be entirely comfortable with a heterogeneous American heartland.
