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Down a Dark Stairwell
A Chinese American cop shoots and kills an innocent black man; suddenly two marginalized communities must navigate an uneven criminal justice system together.
Origins and consequences of immigration patterns in Wisconsin established for Southeast Asian and Latino immigrants.
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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.
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