A New Island: The Marshallese in Arkansas

Between 1946 and 1958 the United States tested 67 nuclear weapons in the Marshall Islands. Claims between the United States and the Marshall Islands are ongoing, and the health effects have created a legacy that still lingers from these tests. A New Island is a documentary about the displaced people of this region who have immigrated to Springdale, Arkansas. They come for better jobs, education, and health care. And they come legally. A New Island introduces us to some of the people who have made this journey, as they try to preserve their island culture while adapting to life in the middle of America.
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[@DyannJojoHanchor]

Great documentary! We've come a looong way. WOW!

[@user-yl3rv9fz9c]

Great documentary

[@crtal614]

This is excellent! Posted a month ago too. Excellent!

[@misterxar]

Great documentary! I've always been deeply interested in the Marshall Islands after watching the slew of Bikini Atoll films that popped up in the 80s and 90s.

[@crtal614]

You watched those in the 80s/90s?
I thought they wouldn’t let anyone know back in those days.
Since it was hush hush you know what I mean?

[@crtal614]

I’m from the RMI by the way…

[@rebradroot]

@@crtal614 There have been lots of films about our nuclear/weapon presence in the Pacific.

[@santospaul8103]

@@crtal614nothing was ever hush hush it’s always been public information

[@waltcoact1983]

What year was this made?

[@fhanx5285]

Might’ve been 2005

[@0_ImpontantRage_0]

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