Forgotten Ellis Island (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2008, Forgotten Ellis Island is a documentary film directed by Lorie Conway, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. Visit the abandoned immigrant hospital on Ellis Island. During the great wave of immigration, 22 medical buildings sprawled across two islands adjacent to Ellis Island, the largest port of entry to the United States. Massive and modern, the hospital was America's first line of defense against contagious, often virulent, disease. In the era before antibiotics, tens of thousands of immigrant patients were separated from family, detained in the hospital and healed from illness before becoming citizens. FORGOTTEN ELLIS ISLAND is a powerful reminder of the best -- and worst -- of America's dealings with its new citizens-to-be. Elliott Gould narrates.
Who’s in it. Forgotten Ellis Island stars Elliott Gould.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Forgotten Ellis Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forgotten Ellis Island page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forgotten Ellis Island (2008)?
- In US, Forgotten Ellis Island is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Forgotten Ellis Island worth watching?
- Forgotten Ellis Island holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forgotten Ellis Island?
- Forgotten Ellis Island stars Elliott Gould.
- When was Forgotten Ellis Island released?
- Forgotten Ellis Island was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.