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Ellis (2015)

Movie ★ 6.6 15 min

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.

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Quick facts

Released
October 4, 2015
Runtime
15 min
IMDb
tt5227516
Language
Studio
Unframed USA, Emerson Collective

Themes

Cast

Robert De Niro Robert De Niro

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Ellis stars Robert De Niro.
When was Ellis released?
Ellis is a 2015 drama film.
Where can I watch Ellis?
You can watch Ellis with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.