Us Citizenship Documentary Analysis

The documentary illustrated the priceless value of a US citizenship through some powerful experiences. Although many take the citizenship and even permanent resident card for granted, the documentary changes perspectives of the viewers to think otherwise. For those whom it seemingly may have easily come, there was much sacrifice and hardship endured to provide the documentation that these people are unaware of. The credential of the US citizenship opens up worlds for those who with it, yet it completely imprisons those without possession.

Adam Crapser was adopted by American foster parents, whose motive to adopt children seemed to be only to get money from the government. It was also said that he, along with many of the adoptees, were worked to bondage under the vicious “care” of the foster parents. He was abused with many items including a belt, food was very limited as the fridge was always locked with a chain and he was faced with endless chores. Unfortunately, the Crapser parents were accused of abuse as well as other atrocities and had to shut their operation down. This left Adam on the streets and he …show more content…
Even though she was adopted by American Korean War veterans and even though she married an American, she was never naturalized. The painful discovery was far too late and she realizes that she does not have any of the privileges that the US citizenship entails such as voting. She cannot be a meaningful addition to American society. She feels completely imprisoned because she is restricted in so many ways. If she tries to leave the country, she will not be allowed back into the US. According to the video, she clearly has no influence of Korean culture. The fact that she is not a US citizen not only disables her privileges, but it also strips her of her identity. Monty Haynes served in the US Army and, yet he is still not a citizen. He is rather forced to be