Fahrenheit 9/11, Michael Moore’s damning documentary film on President George W. Bush’s war on Iraq, won the prestigious Palme d’Or at Cannes. The jury of four Americans and one French person awarded Moore on “merit” not on “politics,” according to jury President Quentin Tarantino. It was the first time since 1956 that the top prize has gone to a documentary. In his acceptance … [Read more...] about Michael Moore Wins at Cannes
Flatley Receives Medal of Honor
Lord of the Dance and Irish America's Irish-American of the year for 2003 Michael Flatley was awarded with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor at a gala ceremony on May 15, 2004 at Ellis Island. Chairman of the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO) Denis Fugazy said, "The Ellis Island Medal of Honor Awards allow us an opportunity to honor the best in America -- those … [Read more...] about Flatley Receives Medal of Honor
A Taste of Freedom on Ellis Island
New York Museum presents a drama about the 20th century immigrant experience. Of the many reasons for taking the ferry out to Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Foundation's current production, A Taste of Freedom is certainly on top of the list. Written by the playwright Aurorae Khoo, the twenty-five minute drama follows the experience of an endearing Polish … [Read more...] about A Taste of Freedom on Ellis Island
American Ireland Fund
The American Ireland Fund held its Twenty-ninth Annual New York Gala at the Waldorf-Astoria on May 6, 2004. The lavish event was led by dinner Chairman Robert McCann and attended by 1,400 guests. The international organization reached its goal of raising over $2.5 million to support its many cultural and humanitarian programs. ♦ … [Read more...] about American Ireland Fund
Museum Honors the Irish
County Mayo family lauded for its many achievements. ℘℘℘ The O'Dwyer family was honored at a benefit for the Lower East Side Tenement Museum in New York City. Three generations of the O'Dwyers, both immigrant and American-born, have worked to improve the lives of citizens of New York City, and many of them have been in Irish America's Top 100. The oldest of seven children, … [Read more...] about Museum Honors the Irish