The Other Side of Immigration (2010)
This video highlights Mexican immigrants seeking acceptance in the United States as they attempt to find refuge or work here. Over 700 interviews were conducted in Mexico in towns where over half of their population moved to America to gain perspective of the push and pull factors affecting so many citizens.
Island of Hope, Island of Tears: The Story of Ellis Island and the American Immigration Experience (1989)
This video takes a look back in time at the single largest migration explosion in our American history: 1890 to 1920. It's a short documentary about Ellis Island (only about 30 minutes), but it's powerful. This was written and directed by 4-time Academy Award winner Charles Guggenheim.
The Statue of Liberty (2004)
This hour-long video incorporates two main elements related to the Statue of Liberty: 1)The design and construction of the statue, and 2) the way the statue evolved into the symbol that welcomes the weary and forlorn. There are a number of obscure, yet fascinating facts about the Statue of Liberty that could surprise even the most literate historian.
Ellis Island (2003)
This video was first produced for the History Channel. As that channel often does, the story of the evolution of this processing center is told through touching stories that illustrate how lifes were affected. This video also is honest about the anti-immigrant attitudes as well as "open door" sentiment so often associated with Ellis Island.
Enjoy this inspiring and well edited video. Just consider the ways to implement this into your curriculum!