Ellis Island, une histoire du rêve américain (2014)
• March 11th, 2014 • 1h 44min
Documentary, History
Overview
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.
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