A Few Things I Know About Miami (1986)
This film consists of five segments which interweave archival footage with interviews to highlight aspects of Miami's history. The segments are: On Flagler Street--about the old movie palaces; Down on Second Avenue--the Black entertainment mecca of the 1920's and 1930's; Waiting at the station--the railroad; Night lights--a family of neon sign makers; On the river--Plato Cook and commerce on the Miami river.
Director: Corky Irick, Mel Kiser
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: January 1, 1986
Cast
- Jimmy Barnett - Self - Olympia Theater Worker
- Ralph Renick - Self - Archival Material, WTVJ
- Clyde Killens - Self - Manager, Knight Beat
- Stanley Sweeting - Self - Columnist, Miami New Times; Editor, Nite Life
- Chuck Beall - Self - Train Conductor
- Dick Beall - Self - Train Conductor
- Alphonso Melo - Self - Neon Sign Maker
- Albert Melo - Self - Neon Sign Maker
- Rick Reid - Self - Captain, Wrestler II
- Jeff Kellum - Self - Captain, Atlas
Production: The National Endowment for the Arts, Florida Arts Council, State of Florida, The Department of State, The Division of Cultural Affairs, The National Endowment for the Humanities, The Dade County Council of Arts and Sciences, The Metropolitan Dade County Board of Commissioners, Ryder Systems, Inc., The Florida International University Foundation, Florida International Univerrsity, Department of Communication, Midtown Video, Southern Films, Inc.
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Corky Irick, Mel Kiser
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Few Things I Know About Miami about?
- This film consists of five segments which interweave archival footage with interviews to highlight aspects of Miami's history. The segments are: On Flagler Street--about the old movie palaces; Down on Second Avenue--the Black entertainment mecca of the 1920's and 1930's; Waiting at the station--the railroad; Night lights--a family of neon sign makers; On the river--Plato Cook and commerce on the Miami river.
- Who directed A Few Things I Know About Miami?
- A Few Things I Know About Miami was directed by Corky Irick, Mel Kiser.
- Who stars in A Few Things I Know About Miami?
- A Few Things I Know About Miami stars Jimmy Barnett, Ralph Renick, Clyde Killens, Stanley Sweeting, Chuck Beall, Dick Beall.
- How long is A Few Things I Know About Miami?
- A Few Things I Know About Miami has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is A Few Things I Know About Miami?
- A Few Things I Know About Miami is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Few Things I Know About Miami produced?
- A Few Things I Know About Miami was produced in United States of America.