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My mother's life before and after immigrating.

A producer from Taiwan, Linda Ling

One Small Step conversation partners Denise Ellis (70) and Carol Burch (82) discuss Buddhism and yoga, growing older, and what about their own political "side" makes them uncomfortable.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: An interview with multiple generations of the Sarkisian family, where they share how their ancestors fled the Armenian Genocide, their lifestyle growing up on the family-owned farm, establishing a legacy in Andover, and how their...

Joy Polefrone (42) and her One Small Step partner, Chris Hitzelberger [no age given], exchange anecdotes of moving moments in their lives and the issue of abortion rights.

Jessica Vittorio (28) and conversation partner, Katie Hays (50) discuss their faith, influential individuals in their lives, and having conversations with close friends and family who are not in agreement with their personal political values.

Justin Phan talks with his nephew about the immigration process following Vietnam and how he built his life in a new country.

One Small Step partners Beckie Hernandez (46) and Loni Jenks (40) have a conversation about religion, politics, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Friends Jacqueline "Jackie" Fierro (23) and Gustavo De Los Rios (25) discuss growing up on the border and what they've learned from their six months dancing together.

This interview took place on May 29, 2018 in California. I, Azalea, interviewed my father, Alejandro, a Mexican immigrant from Tijuana. My father speaks of his experience crossing the border and describes how his life had significantly changed. He also...

Zubi interviews his father about emigrating from India to the United States for graduate school.

Colleagues Maria Wyatt (58) and Susan Alamillo (65) share a conversation about their work in the Migrant Education Program in Plant City, Florida.

My mom talks about her childhood experiences in India, how religion has impacted her life, and the cultures and traditions of India vs. those of the United States. She also talks about coming to the United States from India and...

Juan Morocho's life in the 1970s to early 1990s. His life during Latin America's revolutionary time period, and his personal story entering the United States. I asked him about his life under a military government, and he mentions that inability...

Pooja Muthuraj (16) talks with fellow student at Maggie Lena Walker Governor's School, Elizabeth Celentano (18) about immigration, cultural and religious values, partisanship, and coming together as a country from opposite sides of the political aisle to listen and learn...

One Small Step partners Jayme Hightower (41) and Steve LaPorta (60) discuss missionary work, systemic racism, and how to improve schools in our country.

One Small Step partners Manuel Lopez (38) and Jason Wood (43) discuss immigration, transgender children, and cultural differences around mental health.

This interview brings you Erionna, An 18 year old young women who talks about her life in Denver, CO and the change in her community. Erionna explains how she wants to make an impact to those in poverty sometime in...

In this interview, I talk to my dad about his experiences growing up, how they shaped him into the person he is today, and learn some life lessons along the way.

40 years after migrating across the border from Mexico to California, Dario Perfecto is a successful purchasing manager in Davis, CA, with a loving family of 5. He's sat down with his son to reminisce on his childhood, growing up...

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Indira Garcia was born in Chile during the 1973 Chilean coup d'état, which had a significant effect on her childhood. She was raised in Mexico with a strong focus on intellectualism and family bonds. She...

One Small Step partners William "Bill" Marketon (58) and Michael Muskin (68) talk about their political views and reflect on the country's increasing polarization.

Colleagues Ruby Gonzalez Hernandez (23) and Maria "Tina" Oyanguren (21) share some of their family history and culture, as well as, how they came to Artspace New Haven.

Jacqueline Gratschmayr (54) interviews her mother, Betty Deusic (89), about her English childhood during World War II, young adult life, immigration to the United States, and raising a family.

Julia Portal (74) talks with her niece, Danielle Portal (15) about migrating to the United States from Peru