The Namesake |
The film adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri's acclaimed novel by the same name. Directed by Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding 2000), Kal Penn (Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle 2004) stars as Gogol in this tale of a first generation son of traditional, Indian immigrant parents. As he tries to make a place for himself, not always able to straddle two worlds gracefully, he is surprised by what he learns about his family and himself.
Year Released: 2006
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15th Annual Creative Writing Contest
The American Immigration Council's Community Education Center is proud to announce the launch of the 15th Annual "Celebrate America" Creative Writing Contest. The contest is for 5th graders across the nation- if you know a fifth grade student or teacher let them know the contest has launched and local contests will be getting started nation-wide. Contact your local coordinator today!
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