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In Jackson Heights

Immigration

Hear the story of a border crossing between Mexico and the U.S.

01/06/2017 | Rating NR

In Jackson Heights

Immigration

Clip | 2m 49s

Hear the story of a border crossing between Mexico and the U.S.

Hear the story of a border crossing between Mexico and the U.S. Frederick Wiseman’s latest documentary IN JACKSON HEIGHTS shines a light on one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse communities in America, and the world.

01/06/2017 | Rating NR

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Funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), JustFilms/Ford Foundation, Independent Television Service (ITVS), Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program, the Pershing Square Foundation, WGBH Educational Foundation, and by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you.

A Night Scene in Jackson Heights

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Clip | 1m 39s | "The film emerged from nine weeks of shooting and ten months of editing." (1m 39s)

A Laundromat in Jackson Heights

Clip | 1m 25s | "Some films are in part defined and limited to the buildings they take place in ..." (1m 25s)

A Jewish Community Center in Jackson Heights

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Clip | 1m 29s | "The shooting method was to walk around filming events in the street" (1m 29s)

In Jackson Heights: Trailer

Preview | 2m 43s | Filmmaker Fred Wiseman shines a light on one of the world’s most diverse communities. (2m 43s)

Immigration

Clip | 2m 49s | Hear the story of a border crossing between Mexico and the U.S. (2m 49s)

Gentrification

Clip | 1m 8s | A store owner in Jackson Heights, NY, discusses gentrification. (1m 8s)

Diversity - Temple

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Clip | 48s | Visit a Hindu temple in Jackson Heights, NY. (48s)

Diversity - LGBT

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Clip | 48s | Watch a peaceful LGBT protest in Jackson Heights, NY. (48s)

Community

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Clip | 1m 4s | NYC Council member, Daniel Dromm, addresses a crowd about the upcoming Pride parade. (1m 4s)

A Colombia Match in Jackson Heights

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Clip | 1m 26s | "For IN JACKSON HEIGHTS I drew an imaginary line around part of the Borough of Queens..." (1m 26s)

Bottle Return and a Flower Stand in Jackson Heights

Clip | 1m 7s | "I have, since I was a child, always been fascinated by the variety of human behavior." (1m 7s)

Assimilation

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Clip | 1m 11s | A class of Jackson Heights students learn to become taxi drivers in New York City. (1m 11s)

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