Stories of New Beginnings

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Francesco D. Muto’s The Garden of Light and Shadow (2008, 30 min) is a loving portrait of Francesco and Pasqualina Muto who emigrated with their children to Philadelphia from Calabria, Italy in 1967. They remain connected with their homeland and family through their lush and productive garden. A Second Chance (2008, 13 min), produced by the 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund as part of Scribe’s Community Visions program, follows graduates of the training program, who have made the decision to make a significant change in their lives. Shmul Kaplan (2008, 24 min), directed by Penn law student, Michael Wong, tells the story of an elderly and disabled Jewish survivor and political asylee, who had his welfare benefits taken away by the US government. See how this courageous man found himself in a court battle with his newfound home to achieve the American Dream.

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