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Blank City (2011)
Directed by Celine Danhier
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Overview
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.
Length 94 minutes
Actors
Amos Poe | Ann Magnuson | Becky Johnston | Bette Gordon | Beth B | Cassandra Stark | Charlie Ahearn | Daze | Debbie Harry | Eric Mitchell | Fab 5 Freddy | Glenn O'Brien | James Chance | James Nares | Jim Jarmusch | J.G. Thirlwell | John Lurie | John Waters | Kembra Pfahler | Lizzie Borden | Lung Leg | Lydia Lunch | Manuel DeLanda | Maripol | Michael McClard | Michael Oblowitz | Nick Zedd | Pat Place | Patti Astor | Richard Kern | Sara Driver | Scott B | Steve Buscemi | Susan Seidelman | Tessa Hughes-Freeland | Thurston Moore | Tommy Turner | Vivienne Dick | Holly Adams | Vincent Gallo | David Rutsala | Jack Sargeant
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2013 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
A great documentary on the no wave film scene in New York City in the late ‘70s through the ‘80s, featuring people like Jim Jarmusch, Beth B, Lydia Lunch, Nick Zedd, Richard Kern, Lung Leg, Debbie Harry, etc.
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