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
 
 
 
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