This engaging documentary follows five recent immigrants in their senior year at NYC's International High School at Lafayette as they strive to adapt to a new culture and forge friendships. Focusing on five recent immigrants in their senior year at New York City's International High School at Lafayette, Jean-Michel Dissard and Gitte Peng's documentary juxtaposes the students' adolescent growing pains with the challenges of navigating a new culture and language. The filmmakers' intimate access lets us get to know — and cheer for — these newcomers as they forge friendships and face difficult adjustments both at home and in the school community. I Learn America is a nuanced portrait that will resonate with anyone who recognizes the struggle to fit in. tiff.net/filmsandschedules/nextwave/2014/2330033243

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