In America - videos, teasers and stills from filming

All videos, teasers and footage from the filming of the film "In America"

In America (2003)

Timing: 1:45 (105 min)

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All about film

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Actors and characters

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The film's script is largely based on the autobiographical facts of Jim Sheridan's life.
The film is dedicated to the memory of Frankie Sheridan, the brother of director and screenwriter Jim Sheridan. In one interview, the director also stated that the character of Frankie, the son of Johnny and Sarah, is based on his brother, who died at the age of ten.
At the early stages of production, Ewan McGregor and Kate Winslet were considered as the main candidates for the leading roles. At that time, the working title of the project was 'East of Harlem'.
The sisters Christie and Ariel were played by real sisters Sarah and Emma Bolger. Emma, the younger sister, was initially cast, and she stated that the director should also invite her older sister Sarah. For a long time, it was impossible to find a suitable girl, and he finally invited Sarah to audition, after which she also received a role in the film.
Initially, the director wanted Christie to be played by an older girl, around 12-13 years old.
During filming, the girls themselves gave the commands "action" and "cut" for each scene. The director believed this would make them feel more comfortable during the filming process.
The street fair scenes were filmed on Parnell Street in Dublin, Ireland, for which all traffic was blocked for three days. The premises of a closed diner were used to accommodate and warm up the extras freezing in the cold during those days.

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