Blank City

"New Cinema. New Wave. New York."

Apr 6 2011 Unrated 1h 34m
Documentary

In the years before Ronald Reagan took office, Manhattan was in ruins. But true art has never come from comfort, and it was precisely those dire circumstances that inspired artists like Jim Jarmusch, Lizzy Borden, and Amos Poe to produce some of their best works. Taking their cues from punk rock and new wave music, these young maverick filmmakers confronted viewers with a stark reality that stood in powerful contrast to the escapist product being churned out by Hollywood.

Plot

Today, Manhattan is a byword for overpriced property, overexposed landmarks and overdressed fashionistas. In the late 70s, however, it was rat-infested, crime-crippled, cheap and nasty - somewhere for America to dump its immigrants, poor people and artists. Music, art, fashion and filmmaking burgeoned, fueled by drugs, dares, fads, feuds, and a fair helping of madness.

Written by

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Directed by

Celine Danhier

Cast

Amos Poe, Ann Magnuson, Becky Johnston

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Insurgent Docs

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
851
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA