Empire City (1985)
Overview
A film essay contrasting the modern metropolis with its "golden age" from 1830-1930, with the participation of some of New York's leading political and cultural figures. Made at a time when the city was experiencing unprecedented real estate development on the one hand and unforeseen displacement of population and deterioration on the other. Empire City is the story of two New Yorks. The film explores the precarious coexistence of the service-based midtown Manhattan corporate headquarters with the peripheral New York of undereducated minorities living in increasing alienation.
Where to watch Empire City
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Eternal Family | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
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What is Empire City about?
A film essay contrasting the modern metropolis with its "golden age" from 1830-1930, with the participation of some of New York's leading political and cultural figures. Made at a time when the city was experiencing unprecedented real estate development on the one hand and unforeseen displacement of population and deterioration on the other. Empire City is the story of two New Yorks. The film explores the precarious coexistence of the service-based midtown Manhattan corporate headquarters with the peripheral New York of undereducated minorities living in increasing alienation. Empire City is a Documentary, History movie, released on 1985-07-01, runtime 89 minutes.
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In the United States, Empire City streams on Eternal Family and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Michael Blackwood
Cast
- Donald Trump as Self
- Ed Koch as Self
- Jane Jacobs as Self
- Elia Kazan as Self
- Norman Mailer as Self
- Arthur Miller as Self
- Jason Robards as Self - Narrator (voice)
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Sources
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