America Becoming (1991)
Looks at the United States as it becomes an increasingly diverse nation. Tracing the history of significant changes in the Immigration and Nationality Act beginning in 1965, this program introduces a dramatic vision of a multi-cultural America where people of color are the new majority. The feelings and stories of ordinary people are featured in everyday context in six cities across the county. Interviews with residents of Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Miami and several other places probe the changing relationships between newcomers and established residents.
Director: Charles Burnett, Dai Sil Kim-Gibson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Cast
- Meredith Vieira - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Stephen James Taylor
Cinematography: Charles Burnett
Editing: Baylis Glascock, Judy Reidel
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
immigration, multiculturalism, nationality act
More Films by Director: Charles Burnett, Dai Sil Kim-Gibson
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is America Becoming about?
- Looks at the United States as it becomes an increasingly diverse nation. Tracing the history of significant changes in the Immigration and Nationality Act beginning in 1965, this program introduces a dramatic vision of a multi-cultural America where people of color are the new majority. The feelings and stories of ordinary people are featured in everyday context in six cities across the county. Interviews with residents of Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Miami and several other places probe the changing relationships between newcomers and established residents.
- Who directed America Becoming?
- America Becoming was directed by Charles Burnett, Dai Sil Kim-Gibson.
- Who stars in America Becoming?
- America Becoming stars Meredith Vieira.
- How long is America Becoming?
- America Becoming has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is America Becoming?
- America Becoming is a Documentary film.
- Where was America Becoming produced?
- America Becoming was produced in United States of America.