The American Dream: Europeans in the New World

The American Dream: Europeans in the New World 2019 Directed by Peter Bardehle Der amerikanische Traum – Die Europäer in der Neuen Welt

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.

Country Germany

Production Country Germany

Language German

Spoken Languages English , German

Gneres Documentary , History , TV Movie

Production Companies ZDF , ARTE , Vidicom Media

Release Date 15 February 2019

91 mins