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Ellis Island, une histoire du rêve Américain

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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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Status: Released

Released Date: 2014-03-11

Runtime: 104 mins

Director: Michaël Prazan

Writer: Michaël Prazan

Spoken language: Français

Genres: Documentary, History

Original title: Ellis Island, une histoire du rêve Américain

Production Companies: Les Films d'un Jour, ARTE, Histoire TV

Production Countries: France

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