Season 1: States of America

In the United States, you may have been born in one state or even in a different country. You may go to school or work in another community, and then move somewhere else by choice or circumstance. What is it that ties us to these places and makes us call them home? And how does our state affect who we are and how we identify ourselves?

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States of America

Hawai'i

Patricia, a master quilter and culture advocate, says that being Hawaiian is her pulse.

Hawai'i

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States of America

Arizona

LaVona was born on the same day Arizona became a state – tying their identities together.

Arizona

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States of America

New Mexico

Dedicated to the Navajo Nation people, Floyd has witnessed their struggles and dualities.

New Mexico

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States of America

Oklahoma

Narrowly surviving a tornado, Chuck was determined to rebuild his home on the same plot.

Oklahoma

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States of America

Utah

Living near Utah's Arches National Park, Daniel believes that wherever we are is our home.

Utah

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States of America

Wyoming

Like many in Jackson, Wyoming, Sven balances paying the bills and pursuing the next peak.

Wyoming

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States of America

Idaho

Residing in Idaho most of his life, Mexico-born Evaristo lives between two cultures.

Idaho

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States of America

Washington

With a thriving berry farm in Washington, Mohinder is now helping other Sikh farmers.

Washington

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States of America

Montana

Dave's insight into Montana's past allows him to observe rapid evolution in the present.

Montana

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States of America

Nebraska

In music, Dereck no longer seeks permission to belong in his white Nebraska community.

Nebraska

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States of America

Nevada

In Nevada's desert, Clay is healing from his son's suicide through public service.

Nevada

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States of America

West Virginia

Hanna negotiates talking with her West Virginia neighbors and their opposing ideologies.

West Virginia

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States of America

Oregon

With a multicultural family, I-Shüan's priority is to live in diversity embracing Oregon.

Oregon

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States of America

Minnesota

In her small Minnesota town, Kathy has found hidden charms and meaning at every turn.

Minnesota

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States of America

Wisconsin

Hmong refugee Xong is determined to help the younger generation stay connected.

Wisconsin

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States of America

Iowa

Beth's music brings people together to dance in a scene of pageantry and unity in Iowa.

Iowa

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States of America

Missouri

After a life-changing illness, Sarah is building a new type of homestead in Missouri.

Missouri

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States of America

Maine

Nancy pursues her life's purpose of bringing laughter, joy and umbrella covers in Maine.

Maine

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States of America

Illinois

Nathan finds the sense of belonging and contentment he had been searching for in Chicago.

Illinois

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States of America

Indiana

Born and bred Hoosier Randy explains the value he places on his sense of belonging.

Indiana

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States of America

Vermont

Kelly built a house in Vermont to give her family a connection to a place she never had.

Vermont

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States of America

Rhode Island

Rhode Island native Jack believes the people you spend your life with can inspire you.

Rhode Island

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States of America

North Carolina

Paul's dream of owning a home came true, but moved from North Carolina to to pay for it.

North Carolina

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States of America

New York

Karen loves her New York community and the people she gets to meet when volunteering.

New York