Island of Hope, Island of Tears (1989) – Ellis Island Documentary | Part 2/2 [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 2 of 2 – The emotional conclusion: Stories of hope, heartbreak, and new beginnings for the 12 million immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954. This restored HD version captures the island's legacy through rare footage, photos, and survivor testimonies.

Full series now complete – public domain classic, free to watch and share.

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