We Speak NYC

Season 2

We Speak NYC is an Emmy Award-winning series that depicts the lives of working-class immigrants who come from all over the world to make New York City their home. It is created by the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and The City University of New York with the purpose of helping adult immigrants for whom English is a second language to improve their English by watching the series and also to learn about their rights to City and community services. We Speak NYC episodes address issues of relevance to adult immigrants, such as navigating the school system, advocating for healthcare solutions and finding free or low-cost health insurance, responding to domestic violence, getting help with stress and anxiety, learning about and asserting your worker rights, getting free immigration legal help, accessing social services, preparing for a career, and many other important topics. (There are three seasons of We Speak NYC. On IMDB, Season One episodes are found under the original series title, We Are New York.)

Where to Watch We Speak NYC • Season 2

9 Episodes

  • Shumi's Pantry
    E1
    Shumi's PantryIt's Shumi's last year before college. She gets a part-time job at a supermarket to help her mother pay the bills. She also volunteers at a food pantry to help the community. She is a hero to a lot of people.
  • The Seed for a Good Life
    E2
    The Seed for a Good LifeBad news: César loses his job. Good news: He finds two part-time jobs. But César is not satisfied. He wants a career. But how do you get one? Join César, Gabriela, Simon, Jian and Nana Aidoo on the search for the seed for a good life.
  • Rolando's Rights
    E3
    Rolando's RightsRolando is a construction worker. His wife, Silvia, is a domestic worker. They are heroes who build this city and help keep it strong. But what can they do if their companies rip them off and don't honor their rights?
  • Making New Friends
    E4
    Making New FriendsAbuelo Luis meets Mrs. Belkina at a senior center, but he doesn't know that Mrs. Belkina used to be his daughter's client when Mrs. Belkina needed home health aides.
  • Sonam's Mom
    E5
    Sonam's MomSamten, Sonam's mom, is coming to America for the very first time to surprise him. Sonam is a taxi driver but when his mom arrives in NYC she gets a ride with Osman, a different taxi driver. He doesn't know his mom is already here.
  • Lian's Pre-K
    E6
    Lian's Pre-KLian is looking for a Pre-K to get experience to become a teacher. Martin is looking for a Pre-K for his daughter. In this classic tale of NYC, where people and cultures of the world come together, Lian and Martin cross the street to meet.
  • Rafaela's Test
    E7
    Rafaela's TestRafaela has a panic attack on the day of her High School Equivalency Test. She goes to the emergency room, where a doctor tells her about NYC Well, a City service that helps people manage stress and anxiety. But she resists to get help.
  • CensusGirl
    E9
    CensusGirlThe library is full. People from all over the world are united by their love of learning. Suddenly, CensusGirl appears, just in time to tell the truth about the census and why it is so important to all immigrant New Yorkers.
  • Count Us In
    E10
    Count Us InPapa doesn't know the purpose of the census. He doesn't understand why it is so important to his wife, his son and his daughter. How can they convince him to say, "Count us in!" Watch the show, join the selfie, and get counted.

 

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