Immigration is a topic that has been discussed and debated for centuries. It can be a complex and controversial subject, but it’s also one of the most important topics facing our world today. Documentaries about immigration are an effective way to understand the complexities and nuances of this issue in greater depth, as well as explore its implications on individuals, families, countries, and the world.
1. Denmark: provoking the limits of tolerance
Denmark has long been considered a bastion of social welfare and quality of life. In 2019, the United Nations named it the happiest nation in the world for its progressive policies towards minorities and foreign communities. But recent immigration from the Middle East has raised tensions among locals.
2. A Migrant Trail to America
Nick Paton Walsh of CNN embarks on an extraordinary journey with a group of migrants as they make their way through Central and South America in search of hope. A treacherous 66-mile trek awaits them – the Darien Gap. The dense rainforest offers no respite from danger, and many who attempt this crossing are plundered by drug cartels, unwanted by any country, and uncertain of the uncertain fate that awaits them.
3. Migrants at Point Zero
In 2015, Why does SWEDEN NO LONGER WANT IMMIGRANTS? migrant crisis hit Sweden hard. They opened their arms to the influx of 162, 877 refugees and asylum seekers from all corners of the world. Among these were 24,000 unaccompanied minors coming from Afghanistan whose applications for asylum were moved to the backburner due to overwhelmed immigration authorities.
4. Why does SWEDEN NO LONGER WANT IMMIGRANTS?
Sweden has become one of the most dangerous places in Europe, and people are trying to attribute it to a high influx of immigrants. However, they may not be looking at the right source. Our video examines the economic model that is currently in place in Sweden and its potential correlation with the issues this nation is facing.
5. Texas Conservatives Fear “Takeover” By Immigrants
As the Biden administration takes over, some Conservatives are concerned that the Democrats’ stance on immigration will lead to a replacement of current citizens with immigrants. The Title 42 provision, which was imposed during the Trump years, is now in danger of being removed.
6. The Other Side of Immigration
This award-winning documentary examines Mexican immigration from a unique perspective. The Other Side of Immigration explores the deep-rooted reasons behind this mass migration, and its effects on both sides of the border. With over 700 interviews conducted, it provides an insightful look into why people decide to leave their homes and migrate.
7. Undocumented Immigrants Share Their Stories
Pastor Gomez is an incredible source of strength and support for the many Guatemalan immigrants who have been released from ICE detention centers. Oftentimes, these migrants feel lost and without a place to call their own. That’s where Gomez steps in; he offers them a single night of comfort and rest at the motel he works as a manager.
8. Border business: Inside immigration
The U.S.-Mexico border has become a hot spot for illegal migrants trying to cross into the United States. The harsh reality of this situation is explored in “CBS Reports: The Migrant Industry” which takes viewers on a journey through Central America and shows how a cottage industry has formed that facilitates and encourages illegal immigration.
9. Families in Crisis: Illegal Immigration
A father and his son, in an endless cycle of deportation and remigration, are the focus of CBS Report’s Adam Yamaguchi. El Salvador is the backdrop of their story. This tale of immigration reflects a vicious cycle that has been decades in the making. With no end to this intractable problem insight, we embark on a journey with the father and son, to better understand their plight.
10. History of Immigration to the United States
This is the story of a great movement of people, one that changed the landscape of this country forever. It was 18 million immigrants who left their homelands between 1890 and 1920, risking everything to make the perilous journey to America in search of a better life. Many were welcomed through Ellis Island, the busiest immigration station in the United States during those years.
11. How The Sahara is Becoming Europe’s Southern Border
The Sahara is one of the greatest mysteries in the world. It’s a desert of sand and sun that holds an untold number of secrets. For centuries, it has been left untouched by outsiders, but now Europe has shifted its southern border to the Sahara in order to stop migration and combat terrorism. What impact has this had on those living there?
12. Immigration in Britain In the Cold War Period
This documentary series, continuing from our Cold War exploration, now dives into the history of immigration in Britain. From the colonies to the UK, this video will explore how people moved and settled here during this period, alongside examining the political and cultural events that surrounded this migration – such as the Windrush generation.
