Premiere Showing, September 27, 2014

“A Thousand Dollars and Back: Recollections of Early Romanian Immigration to Minnesota.” A documentary film based on oral history interviews with descendants of original immigrants to the communities of Saint Paul and South Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Trailer: A Thousand Dollars and Back from Town Square Television on Vimeo.

The world premiere showing of “A Thousand Dollars and Back ” on Saturday, September 27, 2014 was held at the Lawshe Museum in South Saint Paul, Minnesota. The documentary was attended by a standing-room only crowd of over 200 who showed their enthusiasm with a big standing ovation.

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A Thousand Dollars and Back: Recollections of Early Romanian Immigration to Minnesota

The film was created in 2014 with Minnesota Legacy Grant funds obtained by the Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota or “HORA,” in partnership with Romanian Genealogy Society and Town Square Television, all nonprofit organizations. For more information, go to one of the mentioned websites, contact us at romanianimmigration@gmail.com