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"From Nobel laureate William Golding's (Lord of the flies) epic sea-voyage trilogy comes the story of an ambitious British aristocrat, humbled by the lives of his fellow passengers, as he embarks on an ocean voyage for Australia where he is to be an official in the colonial government."--Container.
2) The visitor
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Lonely widower Walter befriends the immigrant couple who unwittingly leased his New York apartment, and fights for them when they are threatened with deportation.
4) Green card
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Two strangers agree to a marriage of convenience, thinking it's going to be hassle-free. She'll get to live in the apartment of her dreams; he'll get to live in the U.S. But before they know it, the two opposites encounter far more difficulties than most married couples could ever imagine, and worse yet, this mismatched twosome just might be falling in love.
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Elia Kazan's own words begin the saga of young Stavros, who leaves his war-torn homeland behind to begin a new life. With his family's meager fortune and his father's blessing, Stavros encounters both allies and adversaries on a dramatic trek. He ultimately achieves his dream through sheer determination and will, thereby earning his nickname : America America.--Container
6) The charmer
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As the time on his immigrant visa is running out, a young Iranian man is desperately trying to find a woman that could gain him the right to stay in Denmark.
7) Amreeka
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Muna Farah, a Palestinian single mom, struggles to maintain her optimistic spirit in the daily grind of intimidating West Bank checkpoints, the constant nagging of a controlling mother, and the haunting shadows of a failed marriage. Everything changes one day when she receives a letter informing her that her family has been granted a U.S. green card.
9) You are life
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A lyrical poem that celebrates the wonderful and complex identity of children of immigrants and refugees, reminding them that who they are is always enough.
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Das Fräulein : Ana, a new employee in Reza's cafeteria, has high spirits that thaws Reza's joyless life in Zurich.
Happiness : "What if happiness was for sale? One evening, after work, Iwana buys a box of happiness in a strange discount store and has to decide what to do with it." - container
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Juan, Sara, and Samuel, three teenagers from the slums of Guatemala, travel to the United States in search of a better life. On their journey through Mexico, they meet Chauk, an Indian from Chiapas who doesn't speak Spanish. Traveling together in freight trains and walking on railroad tracks, they soon have to face a harsh reality.
14) Dominion Creek
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As they work the silver mines of Montana, the ambitious Connolly brothers dream of riches and adventure. Seduced by rumors of a greater prize to the north, they embark on a dangerous journey to the heart of the Yukon in this epic tale of greed, love, betrayal, and gold. As they become increasingly corrupted by the lust for power and wealth, the Connollys must stick together if they are to survive the harsh realities of the Yukon.
16) Unmasked
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"Longing for connection, a Muslim immigrant woman secretly joins an acting class. Acting empowers her to unveil her true-self beyond limitations as passion and faith collide"--back of container.
17) Nanny
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Aisha, a Senegalese immigrant, takes a job as a nanny for a wealthy white family in New York City. Separated from her son and casually exploited by her employers, Aisha finds herself consumed by unsettling visions and a growing rage, one that could either destroy or empower her.
19) Brooklyn
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An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.
20) The namesake
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The son of Indian immigrants born in America wants to fit in with fellow New Yorkers, but his family is unwilling to let go of their traditional ways.
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