The Naturalized

What it means and what it takes to become an American by choice

Weaving together the lives of different people from different countries who all share a quest for citizenship by choice, not birthright, this documentary travels from a citizenship class in San Jose to a naturalization ceremony in Iraq. Along the way, there's unprecedented access to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, revealing the complex process up close, including a marriage interview and the one-on-one Citizenship Exam. How many amendments are in the Constitution? To become an American, not knowing is not an option. Contemporary stories of struggle and success are combined with insightful interviews from notable naturalized citizens like Fareed Zakaria, Alan Cumming, David Rakoff, and Isabel Allende.

Director: Aaron Lubarsky
Genre: Documentary

Cast

Music: Brian Satz
Editing: Aaron Lubarsky, Matthew Prinzing
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Naturalized about?
Weaving together the lives of different people from different countries who all share a quest for citizenship by choice, not birthright, this documentary travels from a citizenship class in San Jose to a naturalization ceremony in Iraq. Along the way, there's unprecedented access to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, revealing the complex process up close, including a marriage interview and the one-on-one Citizenship Exam. How many amendments are in the Constitution? To become an American, not knowing is not an option. Contemporary stories of struggle and success are combined with insightful interviews from notable naturalized citizens like Fareed Zakaria, Alan Cumming, David Rakoff, and Isabel Allende.
Who directed The Naturalized?
The Naturalized was directed by Aaron Lubarsky.
Who stars in The Naturalized?
The Naturalized stars Isabel Allende, Charo, Alan Cumming, Bai Ling, Paulina Porizkova, David Rakoff.
What genre is The Naturalized?
The Naturalized is a Documentary film.