"This Happy Land" is a captivating documentary series exploring the first two waves of Jewish immigration to America, from 1654 to 1881. It chronicles the journey of Jewish immigrants who settled mainly in the Southern United States, who were greeted with unprecedented acceptance and integration — and in turn contributed and helped the new American settlements flourish. Through personal stories and historical accounts, This Happy Land sheds light on an often-overlooked part of American and Jewish history.

Documentary
Directed by Michael Givens
3 Episodes, 50 Minutes
United States, 2024
English