Extract from the movie "The Godfather (part II)"

Little Vito Andolini’s whole family having been killed by the local mafia, the villagers help him flee his village of Corleone (Sicily) and board a boat to America.

Part 1 : on the boat
 Recap the travelling conditions, and imagine the feelings of the people after sailing for weeks through the Atlantic.
 What are their feelings when they see the Statue of Liberty ? (remember where it is located from Ellis island)

Part 2 : medical examination
 note the conditions and setting in the Great Hall, what does it remind you of ?
 what is the specific medical exam shot in this scene ?

Part 3 : Identity
 Listen closely to the name the custom officer writes in his book : what do you deduce ?

Part 4 : smallpox
 Vito has smallpox, what is the verdict for him ?
 What does the room he’s left in remind you of ?
 Imagine what feelings this song brings to him.

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Extract from the movie "Hitch"

Hitch’s job is to help men win the heart of the woman they fancy. In turn, they offer their help when he needs it. Here, he’s trying to seduce a woman and takes her (with the help of a former client) on a private tour of Ellis Island.

 Note down the additional information given about Ellis Island
 Deduce the importance of Ellis Island for descendants of former immigrants