Island of Hope, Island of Tears (1989) – Ellis Island Documentary | Part 1/2 [HD Restored]

Island of Hope, Island of Tears (1989) – National Park Service / Charles Guggenheim
Narrated by Gene Hackman | Official Ellis Island documentary – Public Domain

Part 1 of 2 – From 1892 to 1954, over 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island. This restored HD version tells their story through rare archival footage, photographs, and firsthand accounts of the arrivals, medical exams, and life-changing decisions made on the island.

Part 2 drops next week – follow DocVault to catch the emotional conclusion.

100% public domain – free to watch, share, and enjoy.

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