Jacob A. Riis - the Dane who changed America

Historical Documentary

The incredible story of a poor carpenter from small town Ribe, who immigrated to the US in 1870 and became a world-renowned social documentary photographer, muckraking journalist, best friends with President Theodor Roosevelt and social reformer. In addition, after years of longing, he gets the girl of his dreams, thus his life also reads like a great love story.

The Jabob A. Riis Museum, Ribe, 2019