Our American Roots 2026,

The 4th Season - Program 3

"Out of Many, One: The Immigrant's Story"​

 

Thursday, April 16, 2026 

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The Historic Grove Theater, 123 Randolph Rd., Oak Ridge

Doors open at 5:30 pm, presentation at 6 pm

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The FREE presentation is followed by a Periodic Tables dinner and discussion (Reservations and pre-payment required for the dinner.) Register below:

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"Out of Many , One: The Immigrant's Story" (2018) is a 34 minute documentary by John Hoffman and Nanfu Wang (produced by Radical Media for Netflix) following diverse immigrants in a U.S. citizenship class, focusing on their personal journeys, motivations ( escaping persecution, seeking opportunity, love), and the study of American history through art to pass the citizenship test, culminating in inspiring naturalization ceremonies led by figures like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, showcasing immigration as a human story beyond political debate. The film highlights individuals like a Venezuelan former minister, a Colombian family, and a Chinese physicist, contrasting their struggles and dreams with contemporary divisive immigration rhetoric and ultimately presenting a hopeful view of American integration.