Golden Door

The film "Golden Door" tells the story of Salvatore Mancuso, a poor Sicilian farmer who emigrates to the US in 1901 with his family, including his old mother and two sons. They meet Lucy Reed, a British woman traveling alone, on their journey and she proposes marriage for administrative reasons upon arrival at Ellis Island. The film follows the family's struggles with physical and psychological examinations as they try to gain entry into the United States, highlighting themes of tradition, superstition, and the complex dynamics between immigrants and the authorities.