Empire City (1985)
The City That Never Sleeps
A film essay contrasting the modern metropolis with its "golden age" from 1830-1930, with the participation of some of New York's leading political and cultural figures. Made at a time when the city was experiencing unprecedented real estate development on the one hand and unforeseen displacement of population and deterioration on the other. Empire City is the story of two New Yorks. The film explores the precarious coexistence of the service-based midtown Manhattan corporate headquarters with the peripheral New York of undereducated minorities living in increasing alienation.
Director: Michael Blackwood
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: July 1, 1985
Cast
- Donald Trump - Self
- Ed Koch - Self
- Jane Jacobs - Self
- Elia Kazan - Self
- Norman Mailer - Self
- Arthur Miller - Self
- Jason Robards - Self - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Philip Glass
Cinematography: Mead Hunt
Editing: Ned Bastille
Production: Michael Blackwood Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Political Polarization and Ideology Clash
Keywords
new york city, politics, architecture, economics, gentrification
More Films by Director: Michael Blackwood
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Empire City about?
- A film essay contrasting the modern metropolis with its "golden age" from 1830-1930, with the participation of some of New York's leading political and cultural figures. Made at a time when the city was experiencing unprecedented real estate development on the one hand and unforeseen displacement of population and deterioration on the other. Empire City is the story of two New Yorks. The film explores the precarious coexistence of the service-based midtown Manhattan corporate headquarters with the peripheral New York of undereducated minorities living in increasing alienation.
- Who directed Empire City?
- Empire City was directed by Michael Blackwood.
- Who stars in Empire City?
- Empire City stars Donald Trump, Ed Koch, Jane Jacobs, Elia Kazan, Norman Mailer, Arthur Miller.
- How long is Empire City?
- Empire City has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Empire City?
- Empire City is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Empire City produced?
- Empire City was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Empire City?
- The themes of Empire City include: Political Polarization and Ideology Clash.