How History and Access Inspire Personal Connections with the Story of Ellis Island
Episode Summary: Ellis Island originally opened back in 1892 — as the first point of entry for millions of new Americans — in the heart of New York harbor. Created as our nation's first inspection station for immigration — Ellis was also a medical facility, a detention center, and was completely abandoned, before emerging as a great memorial to diversity and immigration.
Featuring: Stephen Briganti, Stephen Lean, Noah Lumsden, and JR
Featured Partners: Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, National Park Service, American Family Immigration History Center, and JR
Supporting Partners: Brooklyn Arts Council, New York Foundation for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts, and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.
Film Location: Ellis Island (New York, NY)
Film Team: Aaron Asis, Jett Cain, Danielle Ricciardi
