Downtown Calling (2009)
In the late 1970s, the "greatest city in the world" was teetering on the edge of total chaos. A failed economy, crime and en mass housing corruption gave way to a city in crisis. Yet out of the economic and social strife that held the "Big Apple" hostage, a family of homegrown cultures that would forever change the world began to emerge. Downtown Calling not only documents, in detail, the evolution of New York City's fertile music and art subculture during this period, but how its collective output continues to play a prominent, driving role in the international fashion, art and music industries today.
Director: Shan Nicholson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: October 24, 2009
Cast
- Charlie Ahearn - Self
- Debbie Harry - Self - Narrator
- Adam Goldstein - Self
- Michael Holman - Self
- Fab 5 Freddy - Self
- Nelson George - Self
- Arthur Baker - Self
- DJ Jazzy Jeff - Self
- Chris Stein - Self
- Questlove - Self
Music: Shan Nicholson
Cinematography: Reid Van Renesse
Editing: Reid Van Renesse, Shan Nicholson
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Downtown Calling about?
- In the late 1970s, the "greatest city in the world" was teetering on the edge of total chaos. A failed economy, crime and en mass housing corruption gave way to a city in crisis. Yet out of the economic and social strife that held the "Big Apple" hostage, a family of homegrown cultures that would forever change the world began to emerge. Downtown Calling not only documents, in detail, the evolution of New York City's fertile music and art subculture during this period, but how its collective output continues to play a prominent, driving role in the international fashion, art and music industries today.
- Who directed Downtown Calling?
- Downtown Calling was directed by Shan Nicholson.
- Who stars in Downtown Calling?
- Downtown Calling stars Charlie Ahearn, Debbie Harry, Adam Goldstein, Michael Holman, Fab 5 Freddy, Nelson George.
- How long is Downtown Calling?
- Downtown Calling has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Downtown Calling?
- Downtown Calling is a Documentary film.
- Where was Downtown Calling produced?
- Downtown Calling was produced in United States of America.