In America (Original title)East of Harlem (Working title)
Dates: 2003 (Copyright), 31 October 2003 (Release)Countries: USA, Ireland, United KingdomDirector: 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
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
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.
Dates: 2003 (Copyright), 31 October 2003 (Release)Countries: USA, Ireland, United KingdomDirector: 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
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(31)
In: Studies in European Cinema v5 n1 2008 Pages: 45-53Title: 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-AmericaAuthor: 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.