THE ARRIVAL tells the story of the 30 year culture shock experience of a man of color searching for his place in the New World. Told in tales and poems and anecdotes of acculturation, THE ARRIVAL embraces all the hopes and aspirations of those who would leave their homes and seek redemption in another land. THE ARRIVAL provides a unique vision of the multifaceted world of America at the end of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty first century, offering lessons in survival and the benefits of embracing a vibrant and demanding culture.