Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

2017 1h 32m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 17

Documentary

Synopsis

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Writer and urban activist Jane Jacobs fights to save historic New York City during the ruthless redevelopment era of urban planner Robert Moses in the 1960s.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Thomas Campanella
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Mindy Fullilove
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Alexander Garvin
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Paul Goldberger
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Steven Johnson
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Max Page
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Mary Rowe
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Michael Sorkin
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Matt Tyrnauer
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Matt Tyrnauer, shot by Nick Higgins. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jane Antonia Cornish. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Daniel Morfesis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Thomas Campanella and Mindy Fullilove and Alexander Garvin carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3699354 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 17 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Matt Tyrnauer directs. Nick Higgins behind the camera. Jane Antonia Cornish scores. Daniel Morfesis cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Directed by Matt Tyrnauer, shot by Nick Higgins. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Jane Antonia Cornish. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Daniel Morfesis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Thomas Campanella and Mindy Fullilove and Alexander Garvin carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt3699354 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 17 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.