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EP06: Coming To America in 2021: Or Not?
In 1988 the Hollywood blockbuster Coming to America debuted, starring Eddie Murphy with a star-studded cast, breathtaking sets, and costumes inspired by the fashions of African royalty. Few who have seen this film regret it. Fast forward to 2021 and the sequel, Coming to America 2, is released. As is true in most cases, the sequel did not live up to the expectations that fans had after the original film. But is this an example of art imitating life? In other words, is the 1988 version of the immigration system more logical than what is happening in 2021 in light of global pandemic closures of immigration courts, immigration offices, and consulates worldwide? Has the immigration system evolved or devolved since Coming to America debuted in 1988?
In this episode, we talk about…
Coming to America 1 and 2 and things we liked and disliked about the movies.
How Coming to America in 1988 perhaps exposed some Americans to a different view of what they believed immigrants and Africans to be.
How Jessica, as a member of the Armenian diaspora, connected to the idea that people within your community who come from abroad can infuse you with new knowledge of yourself and your culture that was reflected in the Coming to America series.
How Kime's experience as a member of the Macedonian/Albanian immigrant community reminded her of certain things in the film.
What the immigration law was like in 1988 with the amnesty and legalization programs through the restrictive package of laws passed in 1996; through the immigration reform package that last sunset in April 2001; to the current era of travel bans, asylum restrictions and pandemic related closures and delays.
How the 2021 version of Coming to America 2 was ironic to immigration lawyers as it hit at a time of bans and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic where they were not seeing a lot of "coming to America" at that time.
What the 2021 sequel should have been named according to our host and guests.
Joe's analysis of the Trump administration policies on immigration and asylum including "wait in Mexico" and how he sees that as part of a larger movement and message from the former administration.
Links to resources:
Jessica’s website: https://www.attorneyjessica.com/
Follow Jessica on Social Media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Guest Kime Abduli: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook
Phone: (414) 312-7275 | Email: [email protected]
Guest Joseph R. Lackey: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Phone: (305) 782-8280 | Email: [email protected]
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email [email protected]
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By Jessica Smith BobadillaIn 1988 the Hollywood blockbuster Coming to America debuted, starring Eddie Murphy with a star-studded cast, breathtaking sets, and costumes inspired by the fashions of African royalty. Few who have seen this film regret it. Fast forward to 2021 and the sequel, Coming to America 2, is released. As is true in most cases, the sequel did not live up to the expectations that fans had after the original film. But is this an example of art imitating life? In other words, is the 1988 version of the immigration system more logical than what is happening in 2021 in light of global pandemic closures of immigration courts, immigration offices, and consulates worldwide? Has the immigration system evolved or devolved since Coming to America debuted in 1988?
In this episode, we talk about…
Coming to America 1 and 2 and things we liked and disliked about the movies.
How Coming to America in 1988 perhaps exposed some Americans to a different view of what they believed immigrants and Africans to be.
How Jessica, as a member of the Armenian diaspora, connected to the idea that people within your community who come from abroad can infuse you with new knowledge of yourself and your culture that was reflected in the Coming to America series.
How Kime's experience as a member of the Macedonian/Albanian immigrant community reminded her of certain things in the film.
What the immigration law was like in 1988 with the amnesty and legalization programs through the restrictive package of laws passed in 1996; through the immigration reform package that last sunset in April 2001; to the current era of travel bans, asylum restrictions and pandemic related closures and delays.
How the 2021 version of Coming to America 2 was ironic to immigration lawyers as it hit at a time of bans and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic where they were not seeing a lot of "coming to America" at that time.
What the 2021 sequel should have been named according to our host and guests.
Joe's analysis of the Trump administration policies on immigration and asylum including "wait in Mexico" and how he sees that as part of a larger movement and message from the former administration.
Links to resources:
Jessica’s website: https://www.attorneyjessica.com/
Follow Jessica on Social Media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Guest Kime Abduli: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook
Phone: (414) 312-7275 | Email: [email protected]
Guest Joseph R. Lackey: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Phone: (305) 782-8280 | Email: [email protected]
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email [email protected]