42nd Street: River to River (2009)
An upbeat celebration of the past, present and future of 42nd Street as a DNA strip of New York CIty.
An impressionistic, graphic history of one of the world's most infamous streets: Manhattan's 42nd Street. Likened to a DNA strip of New York City, the street has ranged from the glamorous to the derelict, housing everything from peep shows to such international institutions as the United Nations. The documentary is an exploration of the street's expansion from the farmland where Washington bivouacked his troops to the flashy, commercial center that it is today. With historical information, musical performances and personal narratives, the film traces the rise, subsequent dilapidation, and eventual resurgence of a street that has come to represent a place where, notoriously, anything may and has happened.
Cast
- Mickey Rourke - Self
- Michael Imperioli - Self
- Liliane Montevecchi - Self
- 42nd Street Pete - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
new york city
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 42nd Street: River to River about?
- An impressionistic, graphic history of one of the world's most infamous streets: Manhattan's 42nd Street. Likened to a DNA strip of New York City, the street has ranged from the glamorous to the derelict, housing everything from peep shows to such international institutions as the United Nations. The documentary is an exploration of the street's expansion from the farmland where Washington bivouacked his troops to the flashy, commercial center that it is today. With historical information, musical performances and personal narratives, the film traces the rise, subsequent dilapidation, and eventual resurgence of a street that has come to represent a place where, notoriously, anything may and has happened.
- Who directed 42nd Street: River to River?
- 42nd Street: River to River was directed by Gary Keys.
- Who stars in 42nd Street: River to River?
- 42nd Street: River to River stars Mickey Rourke, Michael Imperioli, Liliane Montevecchi, 42nd Street Pete.
- How long is 42nd Street: River to River?
- 42nd Street: River to River has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is 42nd Street: River to River?
- 42nd Street: River to River is a Documentary film.
- Where was 42nd Street: River to River produced?
- 42nd Street: River to River was produced in United States of America.