The New Greek Americans(2020)

The New Greek Americans is a documentary that traces the Greek diaspora in the United States from the 1960s onward, capturing how young Greek Americans navigated cultural change despite their traditional upbringings. The film chronicles the community's evolution through pivotal decades, from the Civil Rights Movement to Michael Dukakis's 1988 presidential campaign—a watershed moment for Greek Americans. Narrated by Olympia Dukakis, the film weaves together humorous and poignant stories from second and third-generation immigrants, revealing what it meant to grow up Greek in America. Through personal accounts and historical context, The New Greek Americans explores the tensions between preserving heritage and embracing a changing society, offering an intimate portrait of identity, assimilation, and belonging.