History paper by Gáti, Sally
STARTING OVER IN AMERICA: The Story of the Hungarian 56ers
Type of Abstract (select):Abstract (max. 250 words):
"STARTING OVER IN AMERICA: The Story of the Hungarian 56ers" is a 57-min. documentary of personal stories told by thirteen Hungarian refugees who came to the United States following their failed 1956 Revolution against the Soviets. Of the 200,000 who left Hungary, 40,000 were welcomed to the United States to make this country their home. As they tell their stories, we see footage of the Revolution and hear of their disappointment at the outcome and the defeat of their dream for a free Hungary. But their funny, sad, and uplifting stories can now be looked at from a 60-year perspective. We, as viewers, are able to hear these men and women’s first-hand reflections and memories of oppression, communism, revolution, immigration and assimilation. It is a privilege, too, since both the actress Eva Szöreny and Academy-award-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond are in the movie and have since died, to hear them recall their experiences in light of this topic.
Brief Professional Bio (max. 100 words):
City College of San Francisco
ESL Instructor l975 - 2012
Filmmaker 1969- present
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