Island of Hope, Island of Tears is a fascinating look at Ellis Island, the entry point of millions of European immigrants from 1892-1954. This fascinating film tells the moving story of families with dreams of opportunity, leaving their homes with only what they could carry with them so they could start a new and hopefully better life in the United States.

This film was directed by Charles Guggenheim and won several awards, including:

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

This DVD has a runtime of approximately 28 minutes.

Here are some sample images from the DVD