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In America (Original title)East of Harlem (Working title)
Dates: 2003 (Copyright), 31 October 2003 (Release)

Countries: USA, Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Jim Sheridan

Synopsis: With their two young daughters in tow, Johnny and Sarah emigrate from Ireland to New York City in pursuit of a dream. The family uses ingenuity and sheer strength of will to make the most of their new life. Ultimately it is their kindness to a stranger and that stranger's response in return that builds their new home.

Genre:
Drama
Releases
Date: 26 November 2003Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 105 mins Length: 9493 FeetDialogue (original): English

Credits (137)
©(all territores): Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, ©(Brazil, Italy, Korea, Japan & Spain): TCF Hungary Film Rights Exploitation Limited Liability Company, Production Company: Hell's Kitchen, US release by: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Producer: Jim Sheridan, Producer: Arthur Lappin, Co-producer: Paul Myler, Line Producer (NY Unit): Meredith Zamsky, Associate Producer: Nye Heron, Production Executive (Hell's Kitchen): Niamh Nolan, Production Executive (LA Hell's Kitchen): Renata Adamidov, Production Manager: Jo Homewood, Production Supervisor (NY Unit): Patricia Adlesic, Production Co-ordinator: Carol Moorhead, Production Co-ordinator (NY Unit): Sandra Saccio, Kerin Ferallo, Co-ordinator (NY Snow Unit): Don Kelly, Locations Manager: Paddy McCarney, Locations Manager (Additnal Photography): Dougal Cousins, Location Manager (NY Unit): Georg Schmithusen, Post-production Supervisor: Maria Walker, Production Consultant: Simon Carmody, Assistant Director (1st): Konrad Jay, Assistant Director (2nd): Karen Richards, Assistant Director (3rd): Raymond Kirk, Assistant Director (NY Unit 1st): Michael Lerman, Assistant Director (NY Unit 2nd): Carrie Fix, Assistant Director (NY Unit 2nd 2nd): Alyson Latz, Assistant Director (Addit Photog 2nd): Therese Friel, Assistant Director (Addit Photog 3rd): Alexandra Jones, Assistant Director (Trainee): Susan Stanley, Assistant Director (Addit Photo Trainee): Jenny Maloney, Crowd Co-ordinator: Jillian Wilson, Jill Dempsey, Crowd Co-ordinator (Additional Photog): Georgina Short, Script Supervisor: Louise Gaffney, Script Supervisor (Additional Photog): Jeanette McGrath, Casting (Ireland): Nuala Moiselle, Frank Moiselle, Casting (US): Avy Kaufman, Casting (UK): Joyce Gallie, Casting: Sally Osoba, Casting (NY Unit Background): Inc. Grant Wilfley Casting, Written by: Jim Sheridan, Written by: Naomi Sheridan, Kirsten Sheridan, Director of Photography: Declan Quinn, Additional Photography: Martin Little, Additional Photography: Naomi Sheridan, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Howard Smith, NY Unit Director of Photography: Gerard Sava, Digital Cameraman (NY Snow Unit): Michael Canzoniero, Marco Ricci, Super 16 Cameraman (NY Snow Unit): John Inwood, Mini DV Cameraman (NY Snow Unit): Matt Loguercio, Camera Operator (NY Unit A): William Arnot, Steadicam Operator: Vince Mcgahon, Steadicam Operator: Howard Smith, Steadicam Operator (NY Unit): William Arnot, Visual Effects: MillFilm, Special Effects Supervisor (NY Unit): Steven Kirshoff, Special Effects: Team FX, TFX (Special Effects Co-ordinator): Brendan Byrne, Pat Redmond, TFX (Special Effects Crew): Aidan Byrne, TFX (Special Effects Crew): Dermot Byrne, TFX (Special Effects Crew): Martin Fitzpatrick, Kevin Kearns, Edited by: Naomi Geraghty, Production Designer: Mark Geraghty, Art Director: Susie Cullen, Art Director (NY Unit): Wing Lee, Art Director (Additional Photography): Vivienne Gray, Supervising Art Director (Additl Photog): Fiona Daly, Set Decorator: Johnny Byrne, Set Decorator (NY Unit): Kate Kennedy, Mateo's Paintings and Signage: Laurence O'Toole, Draughtsman: Conor Devlin, Scenic Artist: Steve Mitchell, Scenic Artist: Dave Packard, Charge Scenic (NY Unit): Warren Jorgenson, Scenic (NY Unit): Alex Gorodetsky, Storyboard Artist: Bruce Ryder, Storyboard Artist (NY Unit): John F. Davis, Costume Designer: Eimer Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh, Wardrobe Supervisor: Judith Devlin, Wardrobe Supervisor (NY Unit): Catherine George, Mark Burchard, Key Make-up Artist: Morna Ferguson, Key Make-up Artist (NY Unit): Lori Hicks, Chief Hairdresser: Orla Carroll, Chief Hairdresser (NY Unit): Angel Deangelis Haiko, Title Design: Frameline, Composer: Gavin Friday, Maurice Seezer, [Original Music] Performed by: The Friday/Seezer Ensemble, FSE (Piano/Keyboards/Organ/Accordion): Maurice Seezer, FSE (Woodwinds): Renaud Pion, FSE (Drums/Percussion/Tuned Percussion): Michael Blair, FSE (Guitars/Banjo/Mandolin): Des Moore, FSE (Bass): Gareth Hughes, FSE (Cello): Miriam Roycroft, FSE with (Trumpet): Stephen Mcdonnell, FSE with (Harp): Tríona Marshall, The Irish Film Orchestra: The Irish Film Orchestra, Orchestra Management: Catriona Walsh, [I.F.O.] Conducted by: Brian Byrne, [I.F.O.] Orchestrations: Maurice Seezer, Original Music Arranged/Produced by: Gavin Friday, Maurice Seezer, Music Supervisor: David Donohue, Music Editor: Michael Connell, Music Recorded/Mixed by: Andrew Boland, Sound Mixer/Production Sound Recordist: Daniel Birch, Sound Mixer (NY Unit): Ken Ishii, Dolby Engineer: Alex Hudd, Re-recording Mixer: Timothy Cavagin, Steve Single, Recordist: Don Bell, Supervising Sound Editor: Nigel Mills, Dialogue Editor: Philip Alton, Dialogue Editor (Additional): Richard Fettes, Effects Editor: Lewis Goldstein, ADR Recordist: Brian Gallagher, ADR Recordist: Colette Dahanne, ADR Mixer: David Boulton, ADR Mixer: John Bateman, ADR Mixer: Peter Gleaves, ADR Editor: Philip Alton, Foley Artist: Paula Boran, Foley Artist: Ruth Sullivan, Foley Editor: Mike Wood, Action Vehicle Co-ordinator: Stephen Carroll, Stunt Co-ordinator: Joe Condren, Medical Consultant: Carmel Regan, Animal Handler: Copsewood Aviaries
Cast (38)
Samantha Morton (Sarah Sullivan), Paddy Considine (Johnny Sullivan), Djimon Hounsou (Mateo), Sarah Bolger (Christy Sullivan), Emma Bolger (Ariel Sullivan), Neal Jones (immigration officer 1), Randall Carlton (immigration officer 2), Ciaran Cronin (Frankie Sullivan), Juan Hernandez (Papo), Nye Heron (blind man), Jason Salkey (Tony), Rene Millan (Steve), Sara James (Papo's girlfriend), Bob Gallico (theatre director), Jason Killalee (assistant theatre director), Chary O'Dea (Mexican woman with child), Adrian Martinez (shopkeeper), Merrina Millsapp (Marina), David Wike (barker), Guy Carleton (man at fair), Elaine Grollman (nun on school steps), Nick Dunning (gynaecologist), Michael Sean Tighe (Frank), Jennifer Seifert (Angela), Kathleen King (prize-giving nun), Eilish Scanlon (nun playing piano), Tom Murphy (actor in queue), Des Bishop (stockbroker in taxi), Bernadette Quigley (hospital administrator), Frank Wood (paediatrician), Molly Glynn (Sarah Mateo), Jer O'Leary (Thomas Bakewell), Regina Roe (administrator/nurse), Tamla Clarke (hospital receptionist), Carmen Regan (doctor), Nisha Nayar (hospice nurse), Rodrigo Pineda Sanchez (Mexican man guitarist), Gabriela Quintero Lopez (Mexican woman guitarist)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (31)
In: Studies in European Cinema v5 n1 2008  Pages: 45-53
Title: Ireland's America: a case study of Sheridan's In America...Author: BRERETON, Pat Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...(2002) and Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005)". Discusses how the filmmaker Jim Sheridan uses race, family and ideas 'otherness' to dramatise Ireland's affinity with the US. With reference to IN AMERICA and GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN'.

In: Literature/Film Quarterly v35 n1 2007  Pages: 358-368
Title: "Orienting" to new "worlds": Hollywood fathers and...Author: STETZ, Margaret D. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...daughters "adapt" in 1964 and 2004". Examines the production history of The WORLD OF HENRY ORIENT and how Nunnally Johnson tamed his daughter Nora's narrative plus the collaboration of the Sheridans on IN AMERICA.

In: Screen International n1559 18 Aug 2006  Page: 21
Title: Mighty WindAuthor: SHEEHY, Ted Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Ken Loach's The WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY has grossed 3.3 million Euros in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Irelan d after seven weeks on release. Table shows the total gross of the top ten Irish films.

In: ScriptWriter n24 September 2005  Pages: 31-33
Title: Death in rites of passage filmsAuthor: BILLINGHAM, Hannah Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article considering the function of death in rites-of- passage films, with reference to STAND BY ME, IN AMERICA and ABOUT SCHMIDT.

In: Shakespeare Bulletin v23 n4 Winter 2005  Pages: 29-45
Title: Rough Magic In AmericaAuthor: MULROONEY, Jonathan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Parallels between IN AMERICA and "The Tempest".

In: Screen International n1435 9 Jan 2004  Pages: 22-23
Title: Awards countdown: analysis: best pictureAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Assessment of the films most likely to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards to be held in February 2004. Each title lists distributor and awards won so far. Includes details of IN AMERICA.

In: Premiere v17 n9 June 2004  Page: 103
Title: HomeguideAuthor: [H.K.] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Ireland n100 Sep/Oct 2004  Pages: 26-29
Title: Shades of greenArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Results of a poll for the top ten Irish films, including votes from critics.

In: Screen International n1440 13 Feb 2004  Page: 18
Title: Awards countdown: Oscar playersAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Samantha Morton discusses working for director Jim Sheridan on IN AMERICA.

In: Premiere n324 February 2004  Page: 54
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: JAUBERTY, Christian Article type: CreditsLanguage: French

In: Film Ireland n96 Jan/Feb 2004  Page: 42
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BARTON, Ruth Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n178 April 2004  Page: 140
Title: Play: Paddy Considine Q&AAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review of IN AMERICA, including a short interview with actor Paddy Considine who discusses working with director Jim Sheridan.

In: Sight and Sound v14 n6 June 2004  Page: 76
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: TOAL, Andrea Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International nSpec. The Films vol.2  Page: [whole issue]
Title: Oscars 2003: the films volume 2Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part two of a two-part supplement which looks at the 40 or so films competing for an Oscar for films released in 2003. Includes an assessment of Jim Sheridan's IN AMERICA [p.14].

In: Screen International nSpec. BAFTA 2003  Page: [whole issue]
Title: Bafta Film AwardsAuthor: FORDE, Leon [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Whole issue devoted to the Bafta Awards. Includes an overview of the Awards, now 57 years old, a discussion by leaders of BAFTA, assessments of the British contenders, including Jim Sheridan's IN AMERICA.

In: Film Ireland n95 Nov/Dec 2003  Pages: 40-42
Title: Being Jim SheridanAuthor: DUGGAN, Seamus Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Jim Sheridan talks about his work, particularly IN AMERICA.

In: Film Ireland n91 Mar/Apr 2003  Pages: 12-14
Title: BelieversArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Michael Dwyer, Rory Concannon & David McLoughlin talk about setting up a new Irish Festival & how it distinguishes from the Dublin Film Fest. Includes a preview of the Festival's Xtravision Irish Premieres.

In: Screen International n1434 17 Dec 2003  Page: 3
Title: News in brief: AFI names ten bestArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: The AFI named its 10 best films of 2003: AMERICAN SPLENDOR, FINDING NEMO, The HUMAN STAIN, IN AMERICA, The LAST SAMURAI, The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, LOST IN TRAN- SLATION, MYSTIC RIVER, MASTER AND COMMANDER, and MONSTER. /

In: Premiere v17 n4 December 2003  Page: 20,22
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1430 21 Nov 2003  Page: 2
Title: This week's top stories: European winners at AFIArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Jim Sheridan's IN AMERICA won the audience award at the AFI festival in Los Angeles.

In: Empire n174 December 2003  Page: 72
Title: The reviewsAuthor: COCHRANE, Emma Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1431 28 Nov 2003  Page: 21
Title: Awards countdown: oscar playersAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Jim Sheridan comments on making IN AMERICA and on the likely effect on his movie's performance at the Oscars of the MPAA "screener ban".

In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n48 29 Nov 2003  Page: 39
Title: Markt: filmkritikAuthor: KLEBER, Reinhard Article type: CreditsLanguage: German

In: Sight and Sound v13 n12 December 2003  Pages: 36-37
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KELLY, Richard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Premiere v17 n3 November 2003  Page: 27
Title: ActionAuthor: JONES, Oliver Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief profile of actor Paddy Considine, focusing on his role in IN AMERICA.

In: Variety 23 Sep 2002  Page: 23,32
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film Ireland n89 Nov/Dec 2002  Pages: 12-14
Title: Magdalenes at TorontoAuthor: DOORLY, Mary Rose Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Report of the 2002 Toronto Int'l Film Festival, where Peter Mullan discussed The MAGDALENES SISTERS. Includes review of the film and other titles.

In: Screen International n1344 15 Feb 2002  Page: 25
Title: Production Focus: IrelandArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1373 20 Sep 2002  Page: 25,28
Title: Sheridan's laughter and tears in land of the free.Author: HUNTER, Allan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film Ireland n83 Oct/Nov 2001  Page: 49
Title: [Film Ireland - n83 Oct/Nov 2001: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1327 5 Oct 2001  Page: 20
Title: Production Focus: IrelandArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (3)
Title: Screening Irish-America
Author: BARTON, Ruth  Pages: xiv, 417 p.

Title: Film history and national cinema
Author: HILL, John  Pages: 176 p.

Title: In America: a portrait of the film
Author: SHERIDAN, Jim  Pages: 144 p.