Island of Hope, Island of Tears(1989)
Island of Hope, Island of Tears Synopsis
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.
Island of Hope, Island of Tears (1989) is a documentary film directed by Charles Guggenheim, released on January 1, 1989 with a runtime of 28m. It stars Gene Holland.
- Director:
- Charles Guggenheim
- Production:
- Guggenheim Productions
- Status:
- Released
Island of Hope, Island of Tears Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Charles Guggenheim.
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The main cast of Island of Hope, Island of Tears (1989) includes Gene Holland. The film was directed by Charles Guggenheim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Island of Hope, Island of Tears was released on January 1, 1989 and runs for 28m.