In Search of a Better Life

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December 15, 1974
Greg Barron - Narrator and Producer, Jose Trejo - Interviewee, Larry Lucio - Interviewee, Sister Giovanni - Interviewee, Stella Alvo - Interviewee, Frank Guzman - Interviewee, Unknown - Interviewee and Speaker, Sam Hernandez - Interviewee, Dennis Rooney - Host and Host, John Flores - Interviewee, Sally McKay - Interviewee, Luis DeCubas - Interviewee
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MPR’s Greg Barron produces “In Search of a Better Life,” a documentary which explores the origin, life and challenges of Mexican American community in Minnesota. The community of St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood is highlighted.

Programs contains various interviews, commentary, translation, and music elements.

Awarded:

1975 San Francisco State University Broadcast Media Award

1975 CPB Local Radio Program Award for Excellence, News and Public Affairs Documentary category

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