In 1892, Ellis Island, in New York Bay, became the main gateway to the United States for immigrants arriving increasingly from Europe. The story of immigration to the United States from 1892 to 1954, an enthralling polyphonic narrative that embraces both small and great history.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Les Films d'un Jour, ARTE, Histoire TV
Keywords
- new york city
- immigration
- better life
- usa history
- ellis island
- 19th century
- broken promise
- historical documentary
- migration to promised land
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Top Cast
Barry Moreno as Himself - Writer
Nancy Green as Herself - Historian
Vincent Cannato as Himself - Historian
Roger Daniels as Himself - Historian
Pierre Milza as Himself - Historian
Top Crew
Michaël Prazan · Director, Writer
Stéphan Haéri · Composer
Laurent Chalet · Cinematographer
Stanley Staniski · Cinematographer
Yvan Gaillard · Editor
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