Diversity, Multiculturalism, and the American Dream in Film

Liberty is a cornucopia of patriotic American images and rhetoric, (ostensibly) narrated by none other than the Statue of Liberty! Opening with the timeless American refrain of “Give us your poor, your tired, your huddled masses longing to be free…,” this uplifting film evokes the spirit of multiculturalism in American history. With stunning scenes of cities and rural life, the film promotes a unified America that is all inclusive – a true melting pot of cultures. The essence of the American Dream is idealized to it’s fullest in this vintage short film: Liberty.