The American Dream: Europeans in the New World
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The American Dream: Europeans in the New World
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 15, 2019
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Documentary, History, TV Movie
User Score
40%
Original Title
Der amerikanische Traum – Die Europäer in der Neuen Welt
Production Companies
Vidicom Media, ZDF, ARTE
Director
Peter Bardehle
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
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