La Ciudad (The City) (1998)

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La Ciudad is a narrative snapshot of a side of New York that is rarely seen: the city of illegal immigrants, the homeless, seasonal workers, sweatshops, and laborers from Manhattan's Latin American neighborhoods. An intensive collaboration with the immigrant community over a five-year period has resulted in a complex four-part narrative in which the subjects of the film are its principal actors. Set in the present day, the film follows four separate stories of immigrant life. A young laborer,

Unrated, 1 hr. 28 min.

Art House & International, Drama

Directed By: David Riker

Written By: David Riker

In Theaters: Sep 13, 1998 Limited

On DVD: Jun 14, 2005

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These four portraits of poor Latin American immigrants living in New York City draw out our fury over the large gap between the haves and the have-nots in America.

March 4, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

it is the absence of any kind of inner force in the film that disturbs me more than its morbid subject matter

January 22, 2002 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Julia Levin

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A haunting, compassionate look at the day-to-day lives of all too many New Yorkers.

February 21, 2001 Full Review Source: Film Journal International

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Ed Kelleher

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A very moving film, excellent direction and lovingly filmed in black and white. It is reminiscent of the Italian new wave cinema from the late forties and 1950's. The amateur cast does a remarkable job. Excellent score. A very touching film. Excellent.

August 1, 2007