About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1985
Runtime
1h 29m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 9.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
Documentary, History
Director
Language
EN
Cast
new york city
politics
architecture
economics
gentrification
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Questions about Empire City
How long is Empire City?
Empire City has a runtime of 1h 29m (1 hour and 29 minutes).
Who directed Empire City?
Empire City was directed by Michael Blackwood and released in 1985.
What genre is Empire City?
Empire City is a Documentary, History film (1985).
Who stars in Empire City?
The cast of Empire City includes Donald Trump, Ed Koch, Jane Jacobs, Elia Kazan, Norman Mailer.
What is the TMDB rating for Empire City?
Empire City has a TMDB rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 votes.
