Breslin and Hamill: Deadline Artists

"Voices of the people. Icons of a lost New York."

Nov 15 2018 TV-MA 1h 48m
Documentary

Directors Jonathan Alter, John Block and Steve McCarthy bring New York columnists Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill’s courageous writing to life, celebrating the acclaimed journalists and the city they loved.

Plot

Two men defined newspaper reporting in late 20th century New York. They understood the streets, the people and events that shape their lives. Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill mark the end of a tradition, city reporters telling the story of their city while presiding over the death of their trade. They were more than writers. This film is a history of their work and their lives told in their words because no one else is qualified to tell the tale.

Written by

Jonathan Alter, Geof Bartz, John Block

Directed by

Jonathan Alter, John Block, Steve McCarthy

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

HBO, HBO Documentary Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
495
Average Rating
8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA