"An American Alien" by Dania Ramirez

Immigrant Heritage Month 2015 is proud to present "An American Alien." Devious Maids' star, Dania Ramirez, takes us back to the place where she grew up in the United States when she first arrived from the Dominican Republic. Dania dances salsa, cooks sancocho and questions her mother and father about whether or not they achieved their "American dream," in this powerful and emotional reunion of her entire family.
Writers & Directors: Bev Land & Dania Ramirez
Cinematographer: Daniel Patterson
Executive Producer: Michael Skolnik
Producers: Joseph La Morte & Gloria La Morte
Co-Producer: Flannery Miller
Editor: Saba Riazi
Music: "Soy Dominicano" written & performed by Fernandito Villalona Courtesy of Código Music
Original Music: Monica Cohen & Renato Milone
We all have an American story. What's yours? Share your story here: IHM2015.org
Learn more here: ihm2015.org
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[@alidam.garcia336]

This video is so beautiful! Thank you, Dania - for opening up your family's story to show how much commonality we all share in this country. #IHM2015!

[@marieperez6541]

SORPRENDENTE, MARAVILLOSA E INSPIRADORA HISTORIA DE VIDA EN USA

[@jamirygarcia]

Congratulations!! @DaniaRamirez

[@TheMaddieCat]

She is SOOOOO Amazing! I love her energy! I love her spirit!

[@krystalcox5678]

Love it!! Nercys 😍

[@Bquinta04]

I love you Dania!! Orgullo Dominicano!

[@Serenityslounge]

love it!!!!

[@DanielAlejandroLeonDavis]

love this!

[@Elveganonyc]

Me hizo llorar ..Que lindo

[@juanacamacho8233]

dañina Ramírez muy buena actriz te. apoyamos 100×100 siempre,Muga.

[@nicoap1273]

Good testimony.

[@frankiebanta5040]

Dania is a BEAUTIFUL GODDESS

[@urlilmunequita]

this is simply beautiful

[@simoneaendekerk8472]

Beautiful 💕

[@BlueMusicProductions]

You're awesome!!!

[@عليالغريب-ي1ش]

رائع

[@daniarashed964]

My name is Dania Rashid like it’s so close Dania Ramirez

[@colombino47]

It's all a matter whether you and your family came here with a passport and immigration papers allowing you to come in, not those who came here through the border and illegally.