Island of Hope, Island of Tears (1989)
The story of Ellis Island and the American immigration experience. This film is a tribute to the 18 million men, women and children who made the torturous journey from the Old to the New World between 1890 and 1920, in the single largest migration in human history. The film radically tells the immigrants' stories as they braved the unknown, from the time they left their homelands, their journey across the ocean, to the moment the doors of Ellis Island opened, revealing the great promise of America.
Director: Charles Guggenheim
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: January 1, 1989
Cast
- Gene Holland - Narrator
Production: Guggenheim Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Charles Guggenheim
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Island of Hope, Island of Tears about?
- The story of Ellis Island and the American immigration experience. This film is a tribute to the 18 million men, women and children who made the torturous journey from the Old to the New World between 1890 and 1920, in the single largest migration in human history. The film radically tells the immigrants' stories as they braved the unknown, from the time they left their homelands, their journey across the ocean, to the moment the doors of Ellis Island opened, revealing the great promise of America.
- Who directed Island of Hope, Island of Tears?
- Island of Hope, Island of Tears was directed by Charles Guggenheim.
- Who stars in Island of Hope, Island of Tears?
- Island of Hope, Island of Tears stars Gene Holland.
- How long is Island of Hope, Island of Tears?
- Island of Hope, Island of Tears has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Island of Hope, Island of Tears?
- Island of Hope, Island of Tears is a Documentary film.
- Where was Island of Hope, Island of Tears produced?
- Island of Hope, Island of Tears was produced in United States of America.