"Nation of Immigrants"

A “Nation of Immigrants” is like a common group for any and all cultures, genders, and ethnic groups. It is commonly referred to as a Melting Pot. The characteristics of those who decide to immigrate and leave their homeland is that of someone who is taking a leap of faith, and is being extremely courageous. Those who leave their homeland for America generally leave do to: sees little opportunity for themselves in their homeland; or they are seeking a setting that fits them; is seeking shelter from oppression; or seeking a way out of a bad situation. Those who have immigrated have a profound effect on how America was shaped, they take the jobs that most wouldn’t do, their cultures, traditions, and holidays have become imbedded into our own calendar. They also bring along their cultural dishes and foods.

                I do not feel a great connection to my ancestors, but I do feel very aware of my ancestry in many cases. That is because as you go further back in your ancestry the amount of documentation decreases rapidly, I do not have a wealth of knowledge on my ancestors that those in the film are presented with. But I am very aware of my ancestors because my, father, grandfather, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother would tell me stories that as a child they had heard about those before them, about who they were.