What kind of special skill did Isabel's father have?
he was an opera singer
Who offered him a job?
Albert Einstein
Who saw him performing in Leningrad?
a Mormon college president
Did he ask him to work for him?
Yes
For how long?
six months
Where?
in America
Where was he from?
Russia
What are they looking for in America?
freedom
Where is Cheyanne Smith from?
Caribbean
Where did she move to?
New York
What part of New York?
Brooklyn
Is that a rich neighborhood?
No
Was she surprised?
Yes
What surprised her?
this is not what I see on television," she says.
Did she see a lot of deprivation?
Yes
What did she expect America to be like?
American TV shows
What did TV imply you could become in America?
not just rich, but filthily rich.
Are immigrants finding that to be accurate?
No
Why are parents working low wage jobs?
to get the rent paid and put food on the table.
Do the kids think they can achieve the American Dream?
No