Rosevelt's America - a refugee's inspiring journey to build a new life for his family [electronic resource] / produced and directed by Roger Weisberg and Tod Lending.

New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 2006.

English

This edition in English.

1 online resource (26 min.).

After being tortured and narrowly escaping execution during Liberia s civil war, Rosevelt Henderson makes his way to America to start his life over again in a strange country. He brings his three children with him but is forced to leave his pregnant wife behind. Although Rosevelt was trained as a civil engineer, he doesn t hesitate to work day and night as a janitor, airport van driver, and assembly line worker in order to support his family. Eventually his perseverance pays off, and he is reunited with his wife who quickly gets a job as a nurse s aide. After years of struggle and deprivation, Rosevelt and his family are finally able to enjoy the prosperity and freedom that drew them to this country.

Originally released as DVD.
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For College; Adult audiences.

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