The History Channel did a wonderful series on Ellis Island - hosted by Mandy Pitankin. Check to see if it repeats in your area or see if the library has a copy. Every library and genealogy club should have one! Or, plunk down $22.46 and get it from Amazon.com. (I did!) This film--produced for and first broadcast on the History Channel--documents in full detail the life of the way station. What started out as a modest outpost became a monumental processing center where, during its 62-year history, nearly 12 million people were poked, prodded, tested, and graded to see if they were fit for citizenship.