JR Teases Forthcoming Short Film 'ELLIS' on Instagram

French contemporary artist and 2011 TED Prize winner JR has given his Instagram followers a glimpse at his forthcoming short film starring Robert De Niro. “Proud to share the poster of my new short movie ELLIS! Preview at the New Yorker Festival on October 4th” exclaimed the street artist in line with the scheduling of a Q&A with The New Yorker. The film explores the uncharted territories of Ellis Island in New York Harbor which served as the gateway for refugees to enter the country from 1892 to 1954. Stay tuned for more information on The Ghosts of Ellis Island as it arrives.