Pleasures of Urban Decay (2000)

An offbeat film about Ben Katchor, who has been hailed as the creator of the last great American comic strip. Katchor’s Yiddish-inflected voice guides us through a vast and shadowy landscape of old skyscrapers, neglected warehouses, lay-away stores and all-night cafeterias.

Director: Sam Ball
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
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Production: Citizen Film
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasures of Urban Decay about?
An offbeat film about Ben Katchor, who has been hailed as the creator of the last great American comic strip. Katchor’s Yiddish-inflected voice guides us through a vast and shadowy landscape of old skyscrapers, neglected warehouses, lay-away stores and all-night cafeterias.
Who directed Pleasures of Urban Decay?
Pleasures of Urban Decay was directed by Sam Ball.
Who stars in Pleasures of Urban Decay?
Pleasures of Urban Decay stars Ben Katchor.
How long is Pleasures of Urban Decay?
Pleasures of Urban Decay has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is Pleasures of Urban Decay?
Pleasures of Urban Decay is a Documentary film.
Where was Pleasures of Urban Decay produced?
Pleasures of Urban Decay was produced in United States of America.