Exploring the Ideas Shaping America
Through public programs and expert panels, Our American Roots brings nationally recognized speakers to Oak Ridge
to encourage thoughtful conversation about
America's history and its continuing impact today.
In honor of the Nation's 250th anniversary
Our American Roots 2026
will be presenting programs to encourage discovery and discussion....



Our American Roots 2026,
The 4th Season - Program 3
"Out of Many, One: The Immigrant's Story"
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Historic Grove Theater, 123 Randolph Rd., Oak Ridge
Doors open at 5:30 pm, presentation at 6 pm
The FREE presentation is followed by a Periodic Tables dinner and discussion (Reservations and pre-payment required for the dinner.) Register below:
"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.

The Historic Grove Theater
123 Randolph Rd.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Sponsored By:



The "Our American Roots" Series is produced by:
The Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary Club
in partnership with the Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning (ORICL)

Provider of
venue & services:

For a full list of all of our sponsors,
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Upcoming programs:
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Out of Many, One: The Immigrant’s Story
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5:30 pm
Historic Grove Theater
123 Randolph Rd., Oak Ridge
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What’s Next America: A Hopeful Question
Monday, May 11, 2026, 5:30 pm
Historic Grove Theater
123 Randolph Rd, Oak Ridge


