… And the Pursuit of Happiness
A documentary portrait of immigrant experiences in 1980s America that balances personal warmth with sociological inquiry, capturing both struggle and aspiration.
In 1986, Louis Malle examines the immigrant experience in America by interviewing newcomers from various professions nationwide, highlighting their struggles in a multicultural society.
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