Which Direction Is New York?

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Which Direction Is New York?

Posted 2/7/08
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Bara leaves her family and boyfriend in the Czech Republic to play college basketball in New York; Thimonthy and his family of seven prepare to move from their refugee camp to America.

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tommy_girl (6/8/2009 6:10:59 PM)

duncanch666 --> that comment of yours shows how little you know about the world. didn't you see the part where he lived in a refugee camp in Thailand? Didn't you see that they did'nt know how a toilet in the western world works?! Americans preach about how the american people have freedom and you can become anything you want over there. The only thing Thimonthy knew about this country was this and whatever he may have seen in movies, if he has seen any. How on earth was he supposed to know he was going to have to provide for his family this much. The reason that families in the less developed countries have so many kids is because they are their retirement and caretakers when they get old. Just like it used to be for American and European families until the mid-nineties. One last thing.. I saw absolutely nothing funny about a young guy having to work this hard to support his whole family!! Don't judge about things you know nothing about!!

La_Flaka1 (4/28/2009 1:06:08 PM)

barbara is RLLY tall :o

lukelolz (4/26/2009 5:12:38 PM)

haha, his moms name is eh gay.

audrey! (4/13/2009 11:13:13 AM)

the people in this episode, more than anyone else, are really admirable. i mean, they have that episode with people in love triangles, but that's so petty compared to what bara and thimonthy have to go through.

KiiSS_TiiNE (4/4/2009 2:15:44 AM)

I know you guys have been asking about updates on Thimonthy and I found some deleted scenes that shows some fun side to their comming out to America. Enjoy! http://kimbolina.blogspot.com/2008/02/refugee-on-mtv.html

kidoekid (2/9/2009 12:28:08 AM)

what is the status of thimonthy and his family? how are they doing? this was the ultimate True Life episode, it actually hit me and am anxious to hear that they are doing good..

PrincessMaynard (2/6/2009 1:44:16 PM)

The scene with Bara and her mom made me cry

chillchick (1/15/2009 3:44:27 PM)

I wish you both the best . . . . . best if luck . . . you truly have heart . . . . . . bless you . . . I will forever remeber you

kiwibelle (12/27/2008 8:28:43 PM)

Wow Bara and thimonthy are both amazing!

Petr Prielozny (12/18/2008 2:25:35 PM)

Hallo, my name is Petr and Im the boyfriend of Bara from this MTV show. I would like to thank you for all compliments and feelings for us. Bara is doing great, working hard in basketball and playing more and more. She is strong point of her team.I successfully got the visa, so Im moving to live with Bara next month (January). We both like you all and thank in advace. You can contact us on my email. Petr Prielozny PPakosta@seznam.cz www.petrprielozny.com

SWEET[[NESS]] (12/18/2008 12:11:30 PM)

WHEN HiS DAD ASK'd WHY HE's WEARiNG TW0 SHiRTS && TiM SAY's "T0 KEEP iT REAL!" l0l

Concon (10/8/2008 4:44:41 AM)

By BF i mean a best friend hehe shes a wonderful woman full of passion, strength and intelligence who would better America in the least complex way way :)

Concon (10/8/2008 4:43:27 AM)

i really love this story of these 2 people its whows how many immigrants want a better life for them and thier families here in America, i have a BF in the Philipines who i love so much and she wants to come to America to better her life, her career, and choices but due to the visa charges and what it takes to become a citizen its too much and a hassle, because in her country u dont make money liek Americans do, id do anything to help her get the chance to better her situation1 Best of luck to bara and Thimonthy may everything work out for them! XoXo's Connie in USA

indygirlsrock (8/15/2008 11:16:09 AM)

SOOOOOOOOOOOO MANY PEOPLE TAKE WHAT WE HAVE HERE IN AMERICA FOR GRANTED, I THANK GOD EVERY DAY FOR THE LIFE THAT I HAVE HAD.......... THIS IS SOSOOOOOOOOOO VERY SAD............ I HOPE THAT TIMOTHY AND HIS FAMILY FUFILL THEIR DREAMS TO THE FULLEST, I WILL BE PRAYING FOR THEM:o)

thebestpinkstar (8/3/2008 7:25:51 PM)

I FEEL FOR THIMONTHY! HE TRYS SO HARD! MAN IF YOU WORK HARD YOU'LL GET WANT YOU WANT!! THAT'S THE CULTURE OF AMERICA=] SO DO UR BEST MAN AND KEEP IT MOVING

MSuarez10 (7/4/2008 7:54:57 PM)

my favorite episode of the true life series, it showed me how he didnt complain bout what he had n delt wit it....timothy actually expired me n i felt bad wen i saw how he didnt get his dream right away, especially that his father had 2 go to the hospital n his plans were delayed......i wish there wasz a way 2 help dem

Through Ivory Rain (5/20/2008 1:42:53 AM)

everyone is so supportive in the video and the comments on this site...good to know there are still a lot of good and people of good will around.

rowena (4/8/2008 12:27:54 PM)

I saw this episode this morning and would like to get updates on how Timothy is progressing. I was 13yrs old when i left my country like Timothy i was forced to work to help support my 5 brothers and sisters and my mom who was 36yrs old at the time. I want to help him please tell post info. I wish him all the best!!! I survived -he will too .

DailyYeah (4/5/2008 1:01:33 AM)

Hey everyone, I saw this documentary today and was really compelled to do something. I wrote about it on my blog: http://dailyyeah.com . I hope maybe we can start a small organization to help him out. I live in Texas and could possibility meet him up. What do ya'll think? http://dailyyeah.com/2008/04/05/true-life-vmoving-to-america/ is the direct link to the post.

StunnaMan (3/25/2008 7:07:48 PM)

im mexican....so i know how this stuff feels.

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