STORIES OF VETERANS AND IMMIGRANTS
HF 1999 Article 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 6 (e) Public Television. $5,000,000 the first year and $4,500,000 the second year are to the Minnesota Public Television Association for production and acquisition grants according to Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.18. Of the amount in the first year, $1,000,000 is for producing Minnesota military and veterans’ history stories and unique immigrant stories from around the state.
Four Strangers
Premiere Date: September 10, 2024 Format: 4 x 10-minute digital episodes
Description
In Four Strangers , four Minnesotans from different immigrant communities open a window into their experiences through intimate interviews paired with honest conversations over dinner party games. Each episode of this digital series takes the perspective of one individual as they share what it’s like to move to, live in, and prosper in the Midwest.
Four Strangers crew photo
Episodes
Puerto Rican in the Midwest: Where Do I Belong? | Episode 1 | September 10, 2024 Puerto Ricans are American citizens at birth, but immigrating to the Midwest can still feel like landing in a foreign country. Xavier meets three kindred spirits on similar journeys to share stories of Florecitas, the challenges of adapting to a new language, and the insights he’s gained since leaving behind his closest confidant: his father. How Hot Maté Got Rid of the Minnesota Cold | Episode 2 | September 12, 2024 Thinking about moving somewhere new but don’t speak the language? Dani, an Argentinean immigrant, navigated life in the Midwest with excitement but also guilt. With the support of friends and the comfort of a cup of hot yerba maté, she eventually found her place in her new home. Why I Moved to Minnesota and What Keeps Me Here | Episode 3 | September 17, 2024 In Nigeria, Olu was made to speak English over Yoruba, his first language. Now, he navigates the complexities of Black identity in America, while drawing comfort from South Asian flavors that evoke memories of home. My Minnesota Culture Shock | Episode 4 | September 19, 2024 Where is home when you can’t go back to the place you are from? As a pwa k’nyaw (Karen) refugee living in the Midwest and as an author, Remona creates stories that offer a sense of belonging for migrant children.
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