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I interviewed my father and mother and asked them about their personal experience and opinion on the past and current political events in Iran.

Naz tells her story

An interview with my grandfather who immigrated to America from Iran.

We talk about what we want to be remembered for.

Naysan interviewing his dad about his very long journey from Iran to the United States via Pakistan, Finland, Sweden, England and Israel.

Fafa’s story of her growing up and how she met Uncle Nader

We talked about my grandmas family and her thoughts about her childhood, religion, and life in general.

Jamileh Davachie (74) talks to her grandson, Shaheen Morakkabi (15) about her childhood and life in Iran during and after the revolution and her family.

Interview in a world history class about Kamiel Yousef’s immigration story

I talked with my Grandma today about her present and past life. She told me many things that I didn’t know before.

My grandmother talks about life growing up and how she came to America.

I ask him about the thing in a noisy classroom and he responds.

First I asked my grandfather about his childhood and his upbringing. He talked about the school systems back in Iran, as well as growing up in a family of six. When I asked him about some early memories of school,...

We talked about the Iranian revolution and how life has changed

Name, main country, age when left, questions on immigration and fitting in

During this interview, Emma talked about her life in the United States and in her homeland and the struggles and improvements she has faced since her move.

Interviewing my mommy

In 2017 my Great-Aunt went through what most people will never have to. Now in 2018 with her new heart she is able to tell her story. Even after one year and celebrating the "birthday" since the operation, my Great-Aunt...

My father’s trials and tribulations in coming to the US.

This story is about the transitions of my two grandparents moving from Iran to the United States.

This is an interview with my grandfather about his incredible journey from Iran to the United States.

My Grandpa grew up in Iran and came over in 1954. This is a interview with him about his life and memories throughout historical events.

I ask my dad about his hectic childhood and overall life before having kids.

Impromptu interview with uncle Soudi on the drive to his house

In the 1980’s Iran was in the middle of a revolution and Persian Jews were looking for political asylum. In this interview Sam Ghalili speaks with his father Jesse Ghalili in Encino California who talks about his courageous journey immigrating...