Raw footage for Spy Hop documentary "From Somalia to Salt Lake", 2003

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Scope and Contents

A young refugee from Somalia tells the story as to how he and his cousin Mohammed left their homeland to live in Egypt for five years before coming to America.
Mohammed shows pictures of his family and himself.
Mohammed talks about his difficulty coming to an American school.
Mohammed talks about his involvement in sports at Highland High School.
Various shots of Highland High School field.
Exterior shot, African Grocery Store.
Mohammed talks to people in the African Grocery Store.
Mohammed and his family gather for a large feast/celebration (various shots of the food and people decorating a hall before hand).
Mohammed shows the cameraperson three statuettes from Egypt.
Walking towards the camera, Mohammed introduces himself.
A young American girl interviews Mohammed about what he thought about the US before and after he moved to America.
Mohammed and his cousin dance in front of the camera.
Voice over, Mohammed tells the story of his grandfather (first president of Somalia) and why their family had to flee the country.

Dates

2003

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