Ellis
- Drama
Ellis, a fourteen-minute film directed by JR and written by Academy Award winner Eric Roth, tells the elusive story of countless immigrants whose pursuit of a new life led them to the now-shuttered Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital. Following its opening in 1902, approximately 1.2 million people passed through the facility, where the Statue of Liberty can be seen from the windows. Languishing in a sort of purgatory awaiting their fate, many were never discharged.
Ellis is a 14-minute drama directed by JR and written by Academy Award winner Eric Roth, exploring the stories of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island's shuttered hospital. The film captures the experiences of the approximately 1.2 million people who entered the facility after its 1902 opening, many of whom never left. Released in 2015, it offers a poignant look at a pivotal but often overlooked chapter of American immigration history.
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When was Ellis released?
Ellis was released on October 4, 2015.
Who directed and wrote Ellis?
The film was directed by JR and written by Eric Roth, an Academy Award-winning screenwriter.
How long is Ellis?
Ellis is a 14-minute film.
What is Ellis about?
The film tells the stories of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island's hospital facility, where approximately 1.2 million people sought entry to America after the hospital opened in 1902, with many never being discharged.
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