… And the Pursuit of Happiness

… And the Pursuit of Happiness

1986 · 81 min · EN · 7.0 (21 votes)
Dir. Louis Malle · Starring Louis Malle, Derek Walcott, José R. Somoza
Documentary

In 1986, Louis Malle examines the immigrant experience in America by interviewing newcomers from various professions nationwide, highlighting their struggles in a multicultural society.

VIBE

A thoughtful, humanistic look at the immigrant experience. It feels like sitting down with strangers, hearing their stories, and reflecting on the universal search for belonging and a better life in a new land.

introspectivehopefulempatheticobservationalsteadydocumentaryhumanistinterview-drivenimmigrationidentitythe american dreamcultural assimilation
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