West Side Stories (1971)

Two impressions of New York - a city of dreams or nightmares.

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Two impressions of New York - a city of dreams or nightmares. The Outsider: Jonathan Miller 'If you enter New York in the first place in a show business context every time you return you have to justify your existence in show business terms. If you haven't got something to sell you become almost transparent...' The Insider: Patti Smith, poet, singer, actress. 'People come to New York to see the stars, but there ain't no stars in the sky. I lived in the city and I haven't seen a constellation since.'

Director: Tristram Powell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 43 min
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Production: BBC
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Side Stories about?
Two impressions of New York - a city of dreams or nightmares. The Outsider: Jonathan Miller 'If you enter New York in the first place in a show business context every time you return you have to justify your existence in show business terms. If you haven't got something to sell you become almost transparent...' The Insider: Patti Smith, poet, singer, actress. 'People come to New York to see the stars, but there ain't no stars in the sky. I lived in the city and I haven't seen a constellation since.'
Who directed West Side Stories?
West Side Stories was directed by Tristram Powell.
Who stars in West Side Stories?
West Side Stories stars Patti Smith, Jonathan Miller.
How long is West Side Stories?
West Side Stories has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
What genre is West Side Stories?
West Side Stories is a Documentary film.