Red Star Line

Name: Red Star Line
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013-10-01
Cast: Björn Soenens

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The Belgian shipping company Red Star Line carried more than 2 million migrants from Antwerp to New York between 1873 and 1934. Most of them were Eastern Europeans who had left their homes and their families due to war and poverty. Through taped interviews, more than 2000 Red Star Line passengers relate the most important journey of their life.

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StatusEnded

First AiredOctober 1, 2013

Last AiredOctober 22, 2013

Seasons1

Episodes3

TypeMiniseries

Origin CountryBelgium

Original LanguageDutch

Spoken LanguagesNederlands, English

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Last Episode

S1 E3 • 10/22/2013

America

As the Statue of Liberty came into view, the 'American Dream' suddenly seemed to become reality - but more trials remained. Migrants would undergo medical examination on Ellis Island, and remain there to await the results. Many hopefuls were sent back to Antwerp due to medical reasons, in some cases separating them from their family for years.