VC2 Top Contenders US | October 05, 2007 | 4 comments

Mogadishu Maine

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Story on the Somali population in Lewiston Maine. Somali youth discusses the cultural transition from her home country to her new home in Lewiston Maine.

Produced By Devin Foxall, Shot and Edited by Gabriel Mugar, Audio by Nathan Hirsch.
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  • edcrafts321
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      edcrafts321  

    • I am a resident of Lewiston, Maine. Watching this video, without a doubt, upset me. Yes, SOME people break their necks looking at these somalis, just like SOME somali's disrespect our country and disrespect Maine. The somalis cannot come into Maine expecting us to break our backs for them. They have to learn to survive just as we have. They expect way too much, without putting in their share of work. They live off our government for longer periods of time than they are suppose to. There are the occasional few that make an HONEST living and are greatful to be living in our beautiful state.

    • 4 years ago
  • The_Travelling_Twins
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      The_Travelling_Twins  

    • Nice and interesting Story. I like it!
      Background on the town informative.
      In order to be GL, you could include additional interviews, of somali families, show us the segregated park... maybe add traditional music.

    • 5 years ago
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  • ginnydeer
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      ginnydeer  

    • This is newsworthy, well-produced and interesting. It was especially interesting that older Somalis rejected Hip-Hop, just as older Americans do. That subtle unifying thread woven into the story transcends color or culture.

    • 5 years ago
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