America Becoming
Synopsis
Looks at the United States as it becomes an increasingly diverse nation. Tracing the history of significant changes in the Immigration and Nationality Act beginning in 1965, this program introduces a dramatic vision of a multi-cultural America where people of color are the new majority. The feelings and stories of ordinary people are featured in everyday context in six cities across the county. Interviews with residents of Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Miami and several other places probe the changing relationships between newcomers and established residents.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Burnett, Dai Sil Kim-Gibson
- Screenplay & Story
- Virginia Kassel, Dai Sil Kim-Gibson, Charles Burnett
- Original Score
- Stephen James Taylor
- Original Title
- America Becoming
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Burnett, Dai Sil Kim-Gibson
Virginia Kassel, Dai Sil Kim-Gibson, Charles Burnett
Stephen James Taylor
Charles Burnett, Willie E. Dawkins
Judy Reidel, Baylis Glascock
Dai Sil Kim-Gibson
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Burnett
Director of Photography
Stephen James Taylor
Original Music Composer
Virginia Kassel
Writer
Judy Reidel
Editor
Baylis Glascock
Editor
Dai Sil Kim-Gibson
Writer
Dai Sil Kim-Gibson
Producer
Charles Burnett
Director
Dai Sil Kim-Gibson
Director
Charles Burnett
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About America Becoming
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What is America Becoming about?
Looks at the United States as it becomes an increasingly diverse nation. Tracing the history of significant changes in the Immigration and Nationality Act beginning in 1965, this program introduces a dramatic vision of a multi-cultural America where people of color are the new majority. The feelings and stories of ordinary people are featured in everyday context in six cities across the county. Interviews with residents of Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Miami and several other places probe the changing relationships between newcomers and established residents.
Who directed America Becoming?
America Becoming was directed by Charles Burnett, Dai Sil Kim-Gibson.
Who stars in America Becoming?
The principal cast of America Becoming includes Meredith Vieira.
When was America Becoming released and how long is it?
America Becoming was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for America Becoming?
The original motion picture soundtrack for America Becoming was composed by Stephen James Taylor.