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202173 minPGdocumentary

Once Upon A Place

202173 minPGdocumentary

Over its 150-year history, La Nacional in New York City welcomed thousands of immigrants seeking a new life in the United States.

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Over its 150-year history, La Nacional in New York City welcomed thousands of immigrants seeking a new life in the United States.

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Celia Novisdirector

Celia Noviswriter

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La Nacional, a modest building in New York City, has served as a gateway for thousands of immigrants over the past 150 years. The documentary recounts the ebb and flow of Spanish immigration to the United States and the changing role of New York City as a symbol of the American Dream. It tells the stories of individuals who sought new beginnings, revealing how their experiences remain largely unknown to many New Yorkers and Americans today.

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