Between 1892 and 1954, more than twelve million immigrants passed through the U.S. immigration portal at Ellis Island, enshrining it as an icon of America's welcome. That story is well known.
Among the show's difficult moments is Alexandra, played by Julia Schlaepfer, undergoing a rigorous and intrusive medical examination upon her arrival at Ellis Island. This image has spurred ...
Between 1892 and 1954, more than twelve million immigrants passed through the U.S. immigration portal at Ellis Island, enshrining it as an icon of America's welcome. That story is well known.