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They were born in Germany. Many are living here in the third generation, but their status is still precarious as they don't have a right to stay here permanently. These people without passports are stuck in a legal limbo. Years ago their parents or even grandparents fled from Lebanon, from Azerbaijan or from Syria. Because their families weren't able to provide proper identification or made false claims on entry they're still at risk of deportation to this day. As long as they are without legal status they're not allowed to leave the federal state or even the administrative district they live in. Their children are allowed to go to school here, but they are only allowed to work here with a special permit. This film reveals how German immigration law prevents integration rather than promotes it.
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An alleged war hero, a spinster and other long-term guests interact at a seaside British resort.
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A White Truffle hunt, Truffles and Eggs and Chef Cervelli's Pasta with Sea Urchins are showcased.
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Johnny Martinez was known as the Godfather of Salsa in Los Angeles, but his influence ranged everywhere. In this documentary, the audience learns how he was part of a wave of Cuban-Style Music that brought all the exciting Latin sounds of the1950s. He started playing bass in the 1940s and worked with the great bands of Perez Prado, Chuy Reyes, Celia Cruz, Noro Morales, Tito Rodriguez, Carmen Cavallero, Migalito Valdez, and many more. Johnny's orchestra recorded albums for Capitol Records, RCA, Liberty, Columbia, Decca, Tropicana, Fiesta, and Musimex/Sono Tropic. Besides music, his career also included movies, commercials and radio and television appearances. In this documentary Johnny recalls the pivotal moments of his career, and how much he loved people dancing to his music.
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They were born in Germany. Many are living here in the third generation, but their status is still precarious as they don't have a right to stay here permanently. These people without passports are stuck in a legal limbo. Years ago their parents or even grandparents fled from Lebanon, from Azerbaijan or from Syria. Because their families weren't able to provide proper identification or made false claims on entry they're still at risk of deportation to this day. As long as they are without legal status they're not allowed to leave the federal state or even the administrative district they live in. Their children are allowed to go to school here, but they are only allowed to work here with a special permit. This film reveals how German immigration law prevents integration rather than promotes it.
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An alleged war hero, a spinster and other long-term guests interact at a seaside British resort.
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A White Truffle hunt, Truffles and Eggs and Chef Cervelli's Pasta with Sea Urchins are showcased.
