After three generations of family growing up in Portland, Mony Hang is trying to pass on the culture of Cambodia that he never knew. Erika Lantz documents the history of the Hang family, the challenges that they faced in Cambodia, and their struggles to maintain their cultural identity in Portland.

Having moved to Maine over a decade ago to keep his family safe from civil war in Somali, Dr. Said Mohammed still envisions a Somalia that is free from religious factions and is fair for everyone. Chris Remington documents the political work that Dr. Mohammed has done for Somalia, and speaks about his political campaign for President of Somalia.

Targeted and forced to flee Iraq, Haitham Almohammed made a new life for himself in the town of Norway. Natalie Rose highlights the life of Almohammed and how he meets with a group of Iraqi immigrants in Portland to play music, allowing him to be at home, while away from home.

As a young woman who was raised in another country for half of her life, Nyalat Biliew strives to maintain one part of herself, without losing the other. Yevonnie Lowe documents how Nyalat faces the challenges of balancing two distinct cultures: American and Nuer.

As a percussionist from Iraq, Ahmed Al-Saheri has been discouraged from playing his music in public due to shame. Andrea Muraskin documents Ahmed's love for music, his desire to play and share his music publically, and his life in Iraq.

Denise Sears documents how a couple, who are both small business owners, live completely different lives due to their workdays.

Studying zebrafish due to their ability to regrow their own heart tissue, Dr. Voot Yin has developed a compound that could allow human heart tissue to regenerate itself. Lila Cherneff highlights the work that Dr. Yin has done with zebrafish, and speaks about his own life experiences dealing with anger

Marcy Angelo, a young Sudanese woman in Portland, has a vision to hold a benefit concert for Sudan, but must first gain sponsorship and approval. Mercedes Grandin highlights the planning that Angelo does before speaking to the Sudanese Community Association about her idea, and discusses the importance of her culture.

Through language, Geoffrey Wani keeps his connection to Sudan alive while in Portland. Scott Ladley highlights all of the work Wani does for his family to ensure they have a better life, the pressure he feels to stay involved in Sudanese politics, and how music allows him to relax.

Through language, Geoffrey Wani keeps his connection to Sudan alive while in Portland. Alana Kansaku-Sarmiento captures the work Wani does for his family to ensure they have a better life.

This short profile piece highlights René Goddess Johnson and her journey of self-discovery through art from South Africa to Portland, Maine.

The Sudanese Community Association of Maine hosts events geared towards showing their children the importance of education and going to school. Anna Mackenzie Weaver captures the work of Matthew Kongo, president of the Sudanese Community Association of Maine.