The welcoming and acceptance of immigrants and refugees has been central to North America's identity for centuries - yet North America has periodically turned its back at the times of greatest humanitarian need. This is an intimate look at the lives of two women as they struggle for the twenty-first century dream, having won the "golden ticket" to settle as refugees in Austin, Texas. This is revealing not just how North America's changing attitudes toward refugees has influenced policies and laws, but also the profound effect on human lives.
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