Canal Street: First Stop in America

1998 0h 50m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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An insider's tour of this bustling street, where immigrants are caught between the forces of the law and a street with a law of its own.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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RUNTIME

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Tight 50-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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28 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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

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Keiko Tsuno directs. Keiko Tsuno cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

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1Tight 50-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
228 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Keiko Tsuno shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.