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FEATURED COLLECTION

“To be able to follow your dreams, no matter what they may be...”

Hear how people featured in the American Portrait documentary series and others across the country define the “American Dream.”

In “I Dream,” the first episode of the American Portrait documentary series, people across the country show how they define and pursue their versions of the American dream. In this Featured Collection, explore a wide range of definitions and then share a story about your American dream today.

My American Dream...

Kate N.
Lihue, HI
08 Dec 2020
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My American Dream...

Amy Wong M.
Austin, TX
08 Dec 2020
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My American Dream is equality.

DEdward C.
North Las Vegas, NV
22 Dec 2020
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Alyza P.
Kansas City, MO
15 Dec 2020
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Bochan H.
Oakland, CA
08 Dec 2020
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We call it the "American Dream" because you have to be asleep to believe it.

Amy D.
Brooklyn, NY
09 Dec 2020
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What is the American Dream? It depends on who's dreaming.

Karen I.
Los Angeles, CA
09 Dec 2020
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Carolyn D.
Jamaica, NY
08 Dec 2020
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The American Dream to me...

Roy S.
Torrance, CA
08 Dec 2020
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Marion H.
Little Rock, AR
08 Dec 2020
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My American Dream...

Scott Hill B.
Houston, TX
08 Dec 2020
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My American Dream...

Pamela W.
Marina Del Rey, CA
08 Dec 2020
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What is the American Dream?

Cleavon S.
Oakland, CA
08 Dec 2020
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To me, the American Dream

The Martinez Family ..
West Hollywood, CA
14 Dec 2020
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To me, the American Dream...

The Martinez Family ..
West Hollywood, CA
14 Dec 2020
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The American Dream to me...

The Martinez Family ..
West Hollywood, CA
14 Dec 2020
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To me, the American Dream...

Francis J.
New York, NY
21 Dec 2020
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Devin K.
Las Vegas, NV
15 Dec 2020
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My American Dream is

Lamont C.
Louisville, KY
16 Dec 2020
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Poppy L.
Long Island City, NY
15 Dec 2020
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The American Dream is the idea that everyone has access to happiness, success, and fulfillment.

Carolyn E.
Milwaukee, WI
16 Dec 2020
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My American dream

Luisa A. I.
Norfolk, VA
16 Dec 2020
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My American Dream is...

David B.
San Antonio, TX
21 Dec 2020
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To me, the American Dream is that we can be whoever we want to be.

Rodrick P.
Wichita, KS
14 Dec 2020
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