New York in the Fifties (2001)

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New York in the Fifties is the story of a unique time and place, when New York was the hotbed of new artistic expressions, free love, hot jazz, and radical politics. The film combines stunning archival footage of New York with interviews and footage of the icons of the day: Kerouac, Ginsberg, Baldwin, Mailer, Basie, etc. Offering modern day prespective and reminiscences are writers, actors, and artists such as Joan Didion, Robert Redford, Nat Hentoff, Gay and Nan Talese, John Gregory Dunne,

Unrated, 1 hr. 12 min.

Documentary, Special Interest

Directed By: Betsy Blankenbaker

Written By: Dan Wakefield

In Theaters: Feb 9, 2001 Wide

On DVD: Nov 20, 2001

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It doesn't present a very thorough vicarious experience of the New York scene, but it does present conversations with some of the period's most interesting people.

March 11, 2003 Full Review Source: Offoffoff

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Joshua Tanzer

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A likeable documentary that strives to tie up a number of cultural themes and make sense of a very disparate group of 1950s social and artistic innovators, and even a few phonies.

October 15, 2002 Full Review Source: Film Journal International

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Ed Kelleher

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a fascinating slice of modern history

May 7, 2002 Full Review Source: Q Network Film Desk

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