Welcome to Shelbyville: Through Discrimination, Common Groun
Clip: Season 12 Episode 24 | 2m 46s
The American Dream seems out of reach for many immigrants in Shelbyville.
A Latino resident of Shelbyville describes his own family's struggle to find acceptance, seeing more similarities than differences to the recent Somali immigrants' experience. Don't miss Welcome to Shelbyville on Independent Lens.
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Welcome to Shelbyville: Through Discrimination, Common Groun
Clip: Season 12 Episode 24 | 2m 46s
A Latino resident of Shelbyville describes his own family's struggle to find acceptance, seeing more similarities than differences to the recent Somali immigrants' experience. Don't miss Welcome to Shelbyville on Independent Lens.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Shelbyville is Not Mayberry Anymore
Preview: S12 Ep24 | 26s | One small town in America's heartland is changing like never before. (26s)
Shelbyville: No Pride in Prejudice
Clip: S12 Ep24 | 2m 33s | Lack of cultural orientation for both immigrants and townspeople fuels misunderstanding. (2m 33s)
Welcome to Shelbyville: Desperately Seeking Southern Hospita
Clip: S12 Ep24 | 3m 4s | Cultural difference makes for insurmountable barriers for some Somali immigrants. (3m 4s)
Welcome to Shelbyville: Say Amen, Shelbyville!
Clip: S12 Ep24 | 2m 34s | Differences dissolve as bread, company, and customs are shared during a community dinner. (2m 34s)
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