Citizen USA: A 50 State Road Trip (2011) User Reviews

AMERICAN PROPAGANDA

[rasmusnoor · 1/10 · 2 January 2022]

The documentary primarily consists of Pelosi filming people singing "god bless america" and asking immigrants "what they love most about america". (they (shockingly) all say freedom)

Pelosi does not seem to understand the ethical issues of pushing an americanized agenda with loaded questions, while proclaiming its a documentary.

In short: political propaganda selling the illusion about the american dream.

If you want to understand anything about the american dream, read Hunter S. Thompson. He spend his life trying to find it.......

DISCLAIMER: he didn't find it 😅

Best regards, The scandinavian welfare system.

Poor journalism

[mariusws-26368 · 2/10 · 3 June 2019]

Those people have clearly not experienced Scandinavia. If they had, they would know that all the things they mention, except for the fact that you can't buy guns, are available in Scandinavia too. She keeps asking them why they want to live in America, and that is an important question, but she doesn't get a better answer than the typical 'American dream'-one. Why doesn't she ask them questions like: "Why did you choose America over Germany" (or any other Western European- or Scandinavian country for that matter). It's just my opinion, but I think this movie misleads people to believe that the US is a better place to live than the countries (areas) I mentioned above. A shame when you could have made this into a great documentary. :(

Interesting Interviews

[davidcshannon · 8/10 · 15 May 2020]

It's not only interesting, but often funny or inspiring, to hear what these new citizens have to say about their choice to become American citizens.

This is just a well-edited collection of interview answers by new citizens mixed with parts of their various induction ceremonies. There's no journalistic viewpoint being expressed, and of course this population is biased in favor of America. They wouldn't have chosen to become American citizens if they didn't like the country.

If you're looking for naysayers expressing an opposing, critical view of America, this isn't the place to find it, because these would be the wrong people to ask.

Worthless piece of patriotism

[pyhanrobben · 2/10 · 27 March 2022]

Didn't like the way the host almost put the words in the mouths of the people she interviewed and made them put down their native country. I wasn't surprised that she didn't interview anyone from any wealthy European nation.

Included also some lies and half truths like many people coming from countries where smoking is prohibited and praising the quality of american drinking water. As of 2022 Bhutan is the only country where tobacco products are not legal.

Happy for the reminder that the USA is a land of hope!

[brian-74922 · 9/10 · 29 July 2023]

I found the documentary to be a lot of fun, sharing in people's happiness and hope. Here's the deal they don't talk about: if you're in the top 25% energy level, intellectually, emotionally and physically, the USA is a unique place of opportunity. You'll have it made. If you're in the bottom 25% of those categories, God help you wherever you are. It's no fun on welfare in the USA... or anywhere I imagine. . If you're in the middle of the bell curve, your attitude, effort, and well advised choices can help you create generational wealth through education and small business here like nowhere else. The barriers are surmountable.