A new documentary, "The Italian Heritage Project," which features the stories of local Sicilian immigrants and their families, carries a universal message of hard work and perseverance against discrimination that is especially relevant today.

“This country is founded on immigrants," said filmmaker Angelo Glaviano, a Sicilian native. "Lately, it seems like a sin to be an immigrant. On one hand, we celebrate all the work and sacrifice of immigrants from Sicily … but recently, it seems like it’s not okay to be an immigrant."