Across The Sea Of Time

A clip I had of a 1995 film that I used a lot for teaching about immigration
Some reviews and a link to the film on amazon:
New York born and bred, I have a soft spot for any movie that tenderly portrays the journey of our ancestors through Ellis Island. This film is touching in its telling of the story of a little boy who stows away on a ship to New York City to find his distant relative. Armed only with a torn back pack and tattered old photos from the early 1900's, he travels through the city, wide-eyed and in wonder of all the beauty the city has to offer. From the simple pleasures of eating a real New York hot dog, to walking the boardwalk on Coney Island, there is something for everyone in this touching tale. Lots of authentic filming in New York brings the story to life, and the pre September 11th shots of Downtown Manhattan and the World Trade Center are profound. If you had the chance to see this wonderful film in IMAX 3-D many years ago, you were treated to something even more spectacular. The soundtrack is not to be missed ~ just perfect to accompany this movie. Enjoy!

I was not only astounded by the realism of the 3D in the IMAX Theaters I've seen it in. But the story is so overwhelmingly heart grabbing. It throws you into the world of a boy who is making a journey that most people dream of at least one time in their lives. The 3D is nothing like that seen in the cheesy films in the past. The 3D in an IMAX film- Especially Across The Sea Of Time!- is almost exactly like being on a Holodeck! I am not exagerating. The new technology is almost perfect. The only thing left, is to make the goggles so lightweight and large that you don't know they are on your head.I loved this movie. The story is so strong, that I'm sure it would be enjoyable on Video. But if you EVER have a chance to see it in an IMAX Theater. DO NOT MISS THE CHANCE!It was THE BEST thing I did on my first trip to New York! And that's really saying a lot. It had to compete with The Statue of Liberty, The Empire State Building, and Rita Ford's Large Antique Music Box Store- which I had been looking forward to seeing for over 15 years!You won't be disappointed.