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In Search of Freedom

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Juan Rodriguez recounts his American journey.

Tags Adversity Undocumented Growing up Workplace Human rights Work Moving Inspiring Thought-provoking Local Serious Moving Hopeful

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Juan Rodriguez

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In Search of Freedom: Juan Rodriguez

Original Air Date

July 7, 2023

Recorded Date

May 6, 2015

“A few blocks down was the USA. The land of plenty. The land of dreams that I hear so much about.”

Photo by Jason Falchook
Juan Rodriguez photo by jason falchook

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