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Making it in America

Alma Velasco, an El Salvadorian immigrant, recounts her transition to the United States.

Making it in America follows the life of Alma Velasco, an El Salvadorian immigrant who fled to the United States as a teenager. Alma recounts her transition into the United States and the challenges she faces as an impoverished single mother and how she’s willing to face them.

We listen to her speak about the aspirations she had for herself during her youth, but more importantly, we listen to her speak about the aspirations she has for her children and how her hard work and dedication paves the path for those aspirations to become a reality.

While the film follows Alma as she relates her personal experience, the story she tells is indicative of a much greater societal narrative.