The repercussions of migration were well defined in the film My American Girls. The Ortiz family initially emigrated to New York due to the lack of work in the Dominican Republic. The lifestyle, consumption preferences and values ​​of the Ortiz family had been transformed. The family slowly assimilated into society's norms. Surprisingly, the family was able to stay in touch with the majority of their cultural practices. The bicultural vitality that the family maintains is remarkably impressive. The challenges that Juan and Sandra face really allow foreigners to better understand the difficulties that immigrants face on a daily basis. Sandra and Bautista work as housekeepers as well as cleaning services for the hospital to support the household needs. Working long hours leaves Sandra and Bautista little time to care for their children. This results in the two younger girls neglecting to do their homework. The Ortiz parents made vast sacrifices to provide for their family. Throughout the film, the family constantly struggled with issues of culture, upbringing, and family expectations. I found it very comforting that although these differences existed between family members, they were still able to maintain a family unit. The constant battle between personal aspirations and parental sacrifices seems to be the recurring theme of the film. It is evident that as acculturation increases, traditional cultural values ​​decrease. Myra, Monica and Aida can certainly be considered "Americans". ».