At the age of 21, Jacob left for America in 1870. He initially left behind the love of his life, but through hard work and an endless stubbornness, he broke barriers and created a life for himself that no one had dreamed of. His life and work had enormous significance for America’s poorest.
The entire story of Jacob A. Riis is collected in a film that lasts approx. 20 minutes. It is shown downstairs every hour on the hour and every half hour with the first showing at 10.30 am.
The lower floor focuses on the extroverted social reformer who, through his photos, put a spotlight on the most vulnerable in New York’s slums.
It is the story of the journalist, photographer, author and lecturer, who through his tireless work opened the eyes of the bourgeoisie to the terrible conditions of immigrants at the bottom of society.
If you are not familiar with Jacob A. Riis beforehand, a small multimedia show, which takes place on the dark walls in the first room of the exhibition, provides a quick introduction to the core of the story.
