At age 16, journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas found out he was in the United States illegally. Since then, he's been thinking deeply about immigration and what it means to be a US citizen -- whether it's by birth, law or otherwise. In this powerful talk, Vargas calls for a shift in how we think about citizenship and encourages us all to reconsider our personal histories by answering three questions: Where did you come from? How did you get here? Who paid?

Jose Antonio Vargas: 3 questions to ask yourself about US citizenship

3 questions to ask yourself about US citizenship

Immigrant rights advocate, founder of Define American

Discovering undocumented status, a journalist confronts America's evolving immigration narrative, challenging the notion of 'the right way.'

Examining US citizenship reveals two non-immigrant groups: Native Americans, victims of genocide, and African Americans, enslaved builders.

Unveiling the shifting definitions of 'the right way' in U.S. immigration, questioning the historical processes behind citizenship.