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Empire City (1985)

Movie ★ 9.0 89 min

Documentary History

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.

Frances Fitzgerald Writer Michael Blackwood Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 1, 1985
Runtime
89 min
Rating
G
IMDb
tt1827402
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Michael Blackwood Productions

Themes

Cast

Donald Trump Donald Trump Self Ed Koch Ed Koch Self Jane Jacobs Self Elia Kazan Elia Kazan Self Norman Mailer Norman Mailer Self Arthur Miller Arthur Miller Self Jason Robards Jason Robards Self - Narrator (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Empire City?
Empire City was directed by Michael Blackwood.
Who stars in Empire City?
Empire City stars Donald Trump, Ed Koch, Jane Jacobs, Elia Kazan.
When was Empire City released?
Empire City is a 1985 documentary, history film.
Where can I watch Empire City?
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