The German-Americans: 300 Years in the New Land
1983 / 57 min. / color
Directed by Mead Hunt
The German-Americans: 300 Years in the New Land celebrates the tricentennial of the arrival of the first German immigrants. Made in 1983, the film pays homage to the cultural and philosophical influence of German immigrants and examines the role they have held in our society. Through commentary, historic photographs, and interviews with three representative families, some of which are now eighth generation German-Americans, the film provides insight into the long and rich history of Germans in the United States.
Directed by
Mead Hunt
Writing Credits (in alphabetical order)
David Schmerler
Christine Totten
Cast
Gerald Garber
Jay Garber
Snavely Garber
Gene Haas
Joseph Haas
Richard Haas
Rosie Haas
F.X Matt II
Mary Lou Owens
Elsie Reber
Friedrich Reber
Katie Reber
Norman Reber
Pat Reber
Bob Welsh
Frank Zeidler
Produced by
Michael Blackwood
Cinematography by
Mead Hunt
Film Editing by
Julie Sloane
Sound Department
Ben Batchelden … sound recordist
Tom Dillinger … re-recording mixer
Dennis Fierman … sound editor
Jim Gilmore … sound recordist
Camera and Electrical Department
David Waterston … assistant camera
Editorial Department
Louise Ghertler … assistant editor
Jim Trainor … assistant editor
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