A television producer has presented to the United States Department of National Security (DHS) from the United States a proposal that has generated surprise and controversy: a ‘reality show’ in which immigrants would compete for citizenship United States.
The project, entitled The American, It is the idea of the Canadian producer Rob Worsoff, known for his work in successes such as Duck Dynasty and The Biggest Loser. According to the revealed details, the program would show immigrant participants facing a series of evidence designed to represent milestones and symbols of US history, such as rebuilding a TD model T or reliving episodes of gold fever.
The Grand Prix would be nothing less than the Naturalization as citizen of the United Statesa goal that millions of immigrants pursue year after year through a traditionally rigorous and legally regulated process. The DHS confirmed to have received the proposal, although he clarified that he is still under review and has not been approved. He also denied that Kristi Noem, secretary of National Security, is involved or backed by the project, as some means said.
Worsoff has defended the program ensuring that it seeks to “celebrate the process of becoming American”, and denied that it is a “hard or humiliating” competition. However, the idea has been harshly criticized by academic sectors and human rights defenders, who consider that Trivialize a very hard process for which thousands of people suffer persecution and can exploit the stories of vulnerable people.
