The Parrish Art Museum in Southampton will continue its spring film series, “Identity and Survival: Films on Religion and Immigration” with “In America,” which will be shown on Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m.
“In America” tells the story of an Irish couple, Sarah and Johnny Sullivan, who cross the border from Canada into the U.S. illegally so that Johnny can pursue his career as an actor and start over after the death of their young son. The film follows the struggles of the couple and their two daughters as they face the challenges of living in a new city.
Told from the point of view of 11-year-old Christy, the film portrays New York as a threat and an adventure. Academy Award-winning director Jim Sheridan imbues their struggle with energy and avoids over-romanticizing in a story that includes despair, poverty, adventure and hope.
The film has been honored with more than 18 international film awards and 32 nominations, including three for Academy Awards.
Admission to the film is $7, or $5 for Parrish members. “In America,” starring Paddy Considine, Samantha Morton and Djimon Hounsou, is in English, rated PG-13, and has a running time of 103 minutes. For further information, contact the museum’s public programs office at 283-2118, ext. 40.
The film series, curated by film critic and educator John K. Turnbull, concludes with “Hotel Rwanda,” on June 6, at 7 p.m.
The films in this series are made possible, in part, through the New York Council for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the New York Council for the Humanities or National Endowment for the Humanities.
on May 26, 2008