Dania Ramirez Wants Everyone to "Change Their Perspective on Immigrants"

PS: In the documentary, you ask everyone in your family if they have achieved their version of the American dream. Do you think you have?

DR: Absolutely. My dream was freedom. I wanted to be able to express my ideas freely and reach whatever goals I put my mind to without limits. For me, it arrived the first time I worked in front of the camera and was directed by Spike Lee, who I admired immensely. Even though it was against my parents' wishes to follow my dream of being an actress, I was determined to be successful and make them proud.