Malle's film presents a diverse range of immigrant experiences in the US during the 1980s, featuring interviews with migrant workers, illegal entrants, motel owners, and families from various ethnic backgrounds, as well as profiles of notable figures like the first Costa Rican astronaut and deposed Nicaraguan General Samoza. The film concludes with a visit to the Russian Jewish community in Brooklyn to commemorate the Statue of Liberty's centennial.
...and the Pursuit of Happiness
Immigrants in the US during the 1980s share their remarkable stories of resilience and struggle in this film, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant workers and those without proper documentation.
