THE IMMIGRANTS - the immoral advantage taken of women immigrants

The new film by dir./writer/producer James Gracy (2 Lovers & Little Odessa) THE IMMIGRANTS depicts the demoralizing abuse of young female immigrants fleeing war torn Europe in the 1920's.  With no money or family, these vulnerable women were often preyed upon by lecherous con-men.  Marion Cotillard plays a Catholic woman fleeing Poland, Ava.  Both Ava & her beloved sister are barred from entering the U.S. @ Ellis Island.  Cotillard's behavior aboard ship was deemed immoral & her sister is held back due to illnes.  Joaquin Phoenix portrays a Jew and brothel purveyor who lies in wait for these women about to be deported & offers them a lifeline into the States.  With no other means to earn money, Phoenix coerces Cotillard into prostituion to maintain her sister's care while interned on Ellis Island.  Jeremy Renener, is an entertainer & relative of Phoenix.  Renner captivates the down trodded Ava which perpetuates the bad blood between the 2 men.  This dank & dismal film belies the American Dream and unveils the pervasive nightmarish conditions.  A depressing depiction of immigrant's plights renders an uncomfortable film.  However, THE IMMIGRANTS is untenable and I deported early from the theatre.  Even with the combined hat trick talents of 3 academy award winning actors, this film is what 3 strikes in a row is called in bowling; a turkey.