TY - GEN N2 - Life in impoverished Depression-era Ireland holds little promise for young Frank McCourt, the oldest son in a tightly-knit family. Living by his wits, cheered by his irrepressible spirit, and sustained by his mother's fierce love, Frank embarks on an inspiring journey to overcome the poverty of his childhood and reach the land of his dreams: America. AB - Life in impoverished Depression-era Ireland holds little promise for young Frank McCourt, the oldest son in a tightly-knit family. Living by his wits, cheered by his irrepressible spirit, and sustained by his mother's fierce love, Frank embarks on an inspiring journey to overcome the poverty of his childhood and reach the land of his dreams: America. T1 - Angela's ashes DA - [2000] CY - Hollywood, Calif. : AU - Parker, Alan, AU - Watson, Emily, AU - Carlyle, Robert, AU - Williams, John, AU - McCourt, Frank. CN - PN1997 CN - PN1997 PB - Paramount, PP - Hollywood, Calif. : LA - engfre LA - In English (5.1 surround) or optional French (Dolby surround); closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired. PY - [2000] N1 - Based on the book by Frank McCourt. N1 - Originally released as a motion picture in 1999. N1 - Widescreen version enhanced for 16 x 9 television. N1 - Special features: the making of Angela's ashes, exclusive cast & crew interviews, commentary by author Frank McCourt, commentary by director Alan Parker, 2 theatrical trailers, interactive menus, scene selection. ID - 453762 KW - Irish Americans SN - 0792163079 SN - 9780792163077 SN - 0792163087 SN - 9780792163084 SN - 0792163095 SN - 9780792163091 TI - Angela's ashes ER -