The McCourts of New York

Starring:Malachy McCourt, Frank McCourt, Alphie McCourt, Mike McCourt, The McCourts of New York
Director: Conor McCourt
Studio: Fox Lorber
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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An engaging follow-up to The McCourts of Limerick, this documentary proves there's more to the colorful Irish McCourt family than the earlier events immortalized in Frank McCourt's Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller Angela's Ashes. Here we follow the brothers--Frank, Malachy, Mike, and Alphie--through their adventures in America, beginning with Frank's arrival in New York in 1949. While Frank would find his calling in the public classroom, Malachy opened what would become New York's first and most famous single's bar, called Malachy's, which would attract carousing celebrities and catapult Malachy to local and national fame as a talk-show raconteur.

Amazon.com

An engaging follow-up to The McCourts of Limerick, this documentary proves there's more to the colorful Irish McCourt family than the earlier events immortalized in Frank McCourt's Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller Angela's Ashes. Here we follow the brothers--Frank, Malachy, Mike, and Alphie--through their adventures in America, beginning with Frank's arrival in New York in 1949. While Frank would find his calling in the public classroom, Malachy opened what would become New York's first and most famous single's bar, called Malachy's, which would attract carousing celebrities and catapult Malachy to local and national fame as a talk-show raconteur.

Customer Reviews:

If you love the movie.............2007-03-13

If you love the movie "Angela's Ashes" as much as I do, please buy this companion piece. Anyone with immigrant ancestors or who comes from a family where a father was absent due to drinking and a mother had to struggle to keep going for her children can appreciate the poignancy and introspection offered. There is a hauntingly beautiful song at the end of the documentary that speaks volumes about what life was like for Angela and it is a song that unfortunately still rings true today for thousands of mothers around the world and here at home. I am not even Irish (I'm Italian) but it is something to be appreciated by all.

McCourt brothers.......2006-03-20

It was great learning more about the McCourt Brothers. I loved hearing them recount parts of their lives.

MORE McCourts!.......2004-09-21

If you've found yourself caught up in the whole McCourt heritage like I have, you will definately want to add this to your collection. The film is touching and entertaining, and is a hidden gem for people that have read Angela's Ashes and A Monk Swimming. Give it a shot. You won't be disappointed.

Mc Court.......2003-05-16

i found his book here it was angles ashes it was the most good book i have read. i found his other book still waters which is very good. i would give this books 5 stars and more.

A must have for the fans.......2001-12-30

I just saw the dvd today and I enjoyed it very much. It's a great addition on Frank and Malachy's books. Do not expect it to be some sort of movie, because it simply is not. The four brothers tell you all about their 'adventures' in New York, about Frank being a teacher, Malachy working in several bars, being an actor, his career as a gold smuggler etc.
I really enjoyed the part where Frank and Malachy did a part about their past on stage. They showed some tape. I wish they could bring that out on dvd. I bet that it will be great for a good laugh. Malachy is real funny.
I also enjoyed Mike's story. Though he was pretty serious (of course), I think you can have a great laugh with him too. And Alphie, he did tell his story, but I wish he told more.
Maybe it's because he is not mentioned very much in the books. Well maybe he will tell his own story in a book someday?

Last, hopefully they will put the McCourts in Limerick on DVD, so that I can watch it too.

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