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American Journey

Season 1 Episode 5 | 18m 09s

Immigrants and their children forge lives in the United States while maintaining connections to their past. Szifra Birke discovers the hidden meaning of her Polish Jewish name and Grace Talusan shares how a green station wagon helped transform her family into Americans.

Aired: 12/21/20
Extras
True short stories that take you inside the mind and heart of someone else.
High school means learning and friendship but also challenges, uncertainty and shame.
The twists and turns of a journey can lead to an unpredicted discovery.
Memorable stories of throwing caution to the wind and risking it all at a moment‘s notice.
Courage is acting despite fear.
Why not risk it all for love? Stories of unexpected romance.
Is a life worth living when one takes chances?
A mother and daughter share about descent into substance disorder and recovery journey.
We all love stories about new Americans, especially when they overcome adversity.
Ashley Rose explores how a man-made disaster turned her into a crusader for others.
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High school means learning and friendship but also challenges, uncertainty and shame.
The twists and turns of a journey can lead to an unpredicted discovery.
Memorable stories of throwing caution to the wind and risking it all at a moment‘s notice.
Courage is acting despite fear.
Why not risk it all for love? Stories of unexpected romance.
Is a life worth living when one takes chances?
A mother and daughter share about descent into substance disorder and recovery journey.
We all love stories about new Americans, especially when they overcome adversity.
Ashley Rose explores how a man-made disaster turned her into a crusader for others.