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Scene from Angels in America / TV series (2003)
Episode: Season 1, Episode 1: Millennium Approaches
Scene Details
| Duration: 18 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: fant606 |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 3 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 720x400 | Added: 2006-Apr-10 |
Actresses in this Scene
Emma Thompson
Details
Alternate Names: اما تامپسون
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances:
- The Cellar Tapes (1982) as various
Most Important Roles:
- Love Actually (2003) as Karen
- The Remains of the Day (1993) as Miss Kenton
- Stranger Than Fiction (2006) as Karen Eiffel
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) as Sybill Trelawney
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) as Sybill Trelawney
- Henry V (1989) as Katherine
- Sense and Sensibility (1995) as Elinor Dashwood
- I Am Legend (2007) as Dr. Alice Krippin
- Nanny McPhee (2005) as Nanny McPhee
- The Tall Guy (1989) as Kate
Career Highlights:
- Love Actually (2003)
- The Remains of the Day (1993)
- Stranger Than Fiction (2006)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
- Henry V (1989)
- Sense and Sensibility (1995)
- I Am Legend (2007)
- Nanny McPhee (2005)
- The Tall Guy (1989)
Full Biography
Dame Emma Thompson, born April 15, 1959, is a British actress and screenwriter who has won numerous accolades including two Academy Awards. Born to actors Eric Thompson and Phyllida Law, Thompson studied at Newnham College, Cambridge, where she was a member of the Footlights troupe. She rose to prominence in the West End revival of 'Me and My Girl' in 1985 and later won BAFTAs for her roles in BBC series like 'Tutti Frutti'. Thompson's notable films include 'Howards End', 'Sense and Sensibility', 'Love Actually', and 'Brave'. She also appeared in the TV miniseries 'Angels in America' (2003) as Mrs.ulence.
About the Movie: Angels in America / TV series (2003)
Release Year: 2003
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Mike Nichols
Writer: Tony Kushner
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
- Producer: Celia D. Costas
- Executive Producer: Cary Brokaw, Mike Nichols
Companies: Avenue Entertainment, Avenue Pictures, HBO Films
Genre: Drama, Romance
Awards & Similar
Awards:
- Won 11 Primetime Emmys. 67 wins & 43 nominations total
Similar:
- Noah's Arc (2005)
- Dead Head (1986)
- Taxi (1978)
- The Beat (2000)
- Mike Hammer (1984)
Keywords
Keywords: aids, based on play or musical, gay theme, hiv, lgbt, miniseries, new york city
Story
In 'Angels in America', set amidst the AIDS crisis and socio-political changes of 1985 New York City, six interconnected lives are explored. Prior Walter (Justin Kirk), a gay man, learns he has AIDS and his lover Louis (Ben Shenkman) leaves him due to fear and guilt. Meanwhile, Joe Pitt (Patrick Wilson), a Mormon Republican attorney, struggles with his sexuality while being pushed towards a government job by right-wing fixer Roy Cohn (Al Pacino). Pitt's wife Harper (Mary-Louise Parker) is struggling with her sexless marriage and prescription drug addiction. Prior's illness progresses, but he finds solace in Belize (Jeffrey Wright), an ex-drag queen nurse, and his mother. An angel visits Prior, offering him a chance at prophecy upon his death. As the characters grapple with their realities, they find themselves interconnected through unexpected paths.
Summary
'Angels in America', directed by Mike Nichols, is a gripping miniseries based on Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis and Reagan-era politics, it weaves together stories of gay men affected by HIV/AIDS, a closeted Republican lawyer, his wife struggling with addiction, and a right-wing political figure. The story explores themes of love, loss, identity, and societal changes through its diverse cast of characters. It stands as a powerful testament to the AIDS crisis and the socio-political climate of 1980s America.