Ellis
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
The New Yorker Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- JR
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Roth
- Original Score
- Nils Frahm
- Original Title
- Ellis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Unframed USA, Emerson Collective
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
JR
Eric Roth
Nils Frahm
André Chemetoff
Maxime Pozzi-Garcia
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Roth
Screenplay
JR
Director
Maxime Pozzi-Garcia
Editor
André Chemetoff
Director of Photography
Nils Frahm
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellis
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What is Ellis about?
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.
Who directed Ellis?
Ellis was directed by JR.
Who stars in Ellis?
The principal cast of Ellis includes Robert De Niro.
When was Ellis released and how long is it?
Ellis was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Ellis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ellis was composed by Nils Frahm.