The The New Americans to be broadcast on WTTW in Chicago

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Written by Don Laur Monday, 15 June 2009 15:33

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The New Americans, directed by Steve James and screened at Big Muddy Film Festival in 2004, will be broadcast on WTTW in Chicago this summer.

The series begins July 5th and runs until Aug 16.

The New Americans Premieres July 5 on PBS World.

Episode 1 July 5
Episode 2 July 12
Episode 3 July 19
Episode 4 July 26
Episode 5 August 2
Episode 6 August 9
Episode 7 August 16

The New Americans on IMDB

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