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Migrant Workers Reëxamine the American Dream in “The Last Carnival

The New Yorker · USA · Documentary · 13 min · 14K views

On the final day of carnival season, migrant workers keep the rides spinning for delighted children while longing for the families they left behind.

A quietly moving look at the people behind the fairground joy.

On the last day of carnival season, migrant workers keep the rides up and running for joyful kids, while they mourn lost time with their own families.

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