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Island of Hope - Island of Tears

AVA15996VNB1

1992 (1989)


From 1892-1954, Ellis Island was the port of entry for millions of European

immigrants. Fascinating archival footage tells the moving story of families with dreams of opportunity, leaving their homes with what they could carry.


CINE - Golden Eagle Award 1990

Columbus International Film and Video Festival - Chris Award 1990

Earthwatch Institute Film Award - 1991

National Educational Film & Video Festival - Bronze Apple 1991



According to the Internet Archive this Movie is in the Public Domain, for more informations visit:


http://www.archive.org/details/gov.ntis.ava15996vnb1	



Tags:     Ellis Island Histroy Island of Tears Immigration 19th century America USA Freedom Democracy historical New York