The migrant “crisis,” as it has been frequently referenced, has become one of Chicago’s most publicly polarizing scenarios over the past two years, which…
What would it be like to flee your homeland amid turmoil, cross some of the most dangerous terrain in the world and arrive in a new city without a permanent residence or way to work?The migrant “crisis,” as it has been frequently referenced, has become one of Chicago’s most publicly polarizing scenarios over the past two years, which has often been cited by intense pushback by neighborhood residents and accompanying racial tension. But there is another side to this story.
What would it be like to flee your homeland amid turmoil, cross some of the most dangerous terrain in the world and arrive in a new city without a permanent residence or way to work? NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago will take viewers inside the lives of migrant families and experience a new world and life from their perspective in a landmark documentary entitled, a new NBCUniversal Local Chicago Original streaming nightly at 8:00 PM CT beginning Sunday, June 9 through Sunday, June 16 on...
, explored the human side of this crisis by following the lives of two migrant families and several individuals for over six months, enabling viewers to experience the tumultuous journey of two families and several individuals’ incredible trek to the United States, and eventually to Chicago, firsthand.also focuses on the controversies associated with the migrant entry into the City of Chicago, including its impact on longtime neighborhood residents from both a financial and safety standpoint.
"The migrant crisis has been in headlines for months, but not from the perspective of the people who live it,” saidVice President of Digital Media, NBCUniversal Local Chicago. “I’m proud of the months-long commitment from Sandra, Ivon and DS to humanize this topic and show its impact on so many lives."Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know.
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