LEH 301, “Real to Reel”: New York City Immigration in Film
Herbert H. Lehman College, CUNY
Kaczyński, Spring 2008
Popi, (A. Hiller, 1969)
Framing Questions
 How does Hiller’s depiction of Cuban refugee life in New York
City compare to that found in the Daniels essay? What
government policies and institutions are described in the
film and essay?
 Why would Abraham Rodriguez want to pass off his sons as
Cuban refugees? What commentary is Hiller trying to make
by including this plan in the story?
 Why did Cuban refugees receive such favored treatment?
How does the film and reading connect American foreign
policy with American immigration policy?
Remember to provide sufficient supporting evidence from the film and
reading to support your statements.
For Next Week:
 Write film response for Popi.
 Read and annotate G. Sorins, “New York as the Promised
City.”
 Next week’s film: Hester Street.