The American Dream: Europeans in the New World (2019)
The history of Europeans in North America, from the arrival of Columbus in 1492 to the business success of German immigrants such as Heinz, Strauss or Friedrich Trumpf, Donald Trump's grandfather. During the 19th century, thirty million people — Germans, Irish, Scots, Russians, Hungarians, Italians and many others — left the old continent, fleeing poverty, racism or political repression, hoping to make a fortune and realize the American dream.
Director: Peter Bardehle
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: February 15, 2019
Cast
- Erik Schäffler - Self - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Gigi Meroni, Anselme Pau
Editing: Konrad Buschke
Production: Vidicom Media, ZDF, ARTE
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: de
Keywords
new york city, emigration, american dream, discovery of america, docudrama, statue of liberty, american civil war, british colonialism, usa history, revolutionary war, ellis island, historical reenactment, hispanic monarchy (spanish empire), native american culture
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The American Dream: Europeans in the New World about?
- The history of Europeans in North America, from the arrival of Columbus in 1492 to the business success of German immigrants such as Heinz, Strauss or Friedrich Trumpf, Donald Trump's grandfather. During the 19th century, thirty million people — Germans, Irish, Scots, Russians, Hungarians, Italians and many others — left the old continent, fleeing poverty, racism or political repression, hoping to make a fortune and realize the American dream.
- Who directed The American Dream: Europeans in the New World?
- The American Dream: Europeans in the New World was directed by Peter Bardehle.
- Who stars in The American Dream: Europeans in the New World?
- The American Dream: Europeans in the New World stars Erik Schäffler.
- How long is The American Dream: Europeans in the New World?
- The American Dream: Europeans in the New World has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The American Dream: Europeans in the New World?
- The American Dream: Europeans in the New World is a Documentary, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was The American Dream: Europeans in the New World produced?
- The American Dream: Europeans in the New World was produced in Germany.