Ellis Island Tales

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Released November 25, 1980

Overview

"Ellis Island Tales" - From 1892 to 1924, nearly 16 million emigrants from Europe passed through Ellis Island, a small block of land where a transit center was built, near the New York Statue of Liberty. "Ellis Island Tales, Stories of Wandering and Hope" - the book is composed of three major parts. Georges Perec and Robert Bober visited Ellis Island and with the help of texts and documents, restored what everyday life was about what some called "the island of tears".

Runtime

1h 58m


Origin Country

France


Original Language

French


Original Title

Récits d'Ellis Island (1978-1980)


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • France

Spoken Languages

  • Français (French)

Production Companies

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    INA

    France

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