CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 1h 34m

Blank City

New Cinema. New Wave. New York.

69%(19)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byCeline Danhier

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
EN
Released
April 6, 2011
Revenue
$99,303
Studios
Insurgent Docs

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Amos Poe

Amos Poe

Self

Ann Magnuson

Ann Magnuson

Self

Becky Johnston

Self

Bette Gordon

Bette Gordon

Self

Beth B

Beth B

Self

Casandra Stark

Casandra Stark

Self

Charlie Ahearn

Charlie Ahearn

Self

Daze

Self

Debbie Harry

Debbie Harry

Self

Eric Mitchell

Eric Mitchell

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Celine Danhier
Celine Danhier
Written by
Celine Danhier
Celine Danhier
Produced by
Aviva Wishnow
Vanessa Roworth

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