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NYC, 1981

A24 and A MOST VIOLENT YEAR present

A24 and A MOST VIOLENT YEAR present NYC, 1981. An original short documentary featuring stories from one of the most dangerous years on record for New York City. Featuring Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, performance artist and former Warhol Factory fixture Penny Arcade, actress Johnnie Mae, Harlem street-style legend Dapper Dan, auto body shop owner Nick Rosello, and trucking union rep Wayne Walsh.

6m2015

Documentary

English

Crew and Cast

Austin PetersDirector
Penny ArcadeJohnnie MaeJohnnie Mae
Dapper Dan
Nick Rosello
Wayne WalshCurtis SliwaCurtis Sliwa

Storyline

A24 and A MOST VIOLENT YEAR present NYC, 1981. An original short documentary featuring stories from one of the most dangerous years on record for New York City. Featuring Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, performance artist and former Warhol Factory fixture Penny Arcade, actress Johnnie Mae, Harlem street-style legend Dapper Dan, auto body shop owner Nick Rosello, and trucking union rep Wayne Walsh.

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Info

Status
Released
Released
29 January 2015
Runtime
6m

Production

Director
Austin Peters
Studios
A24
Countries
United States of America

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English