Youngstown/Steel Town (2016)

Youngstown/Steel Town (2016) poster

The evolution of an Ohio rust belt city is examined in this double-screen projection by Massillon-born, Los Angeles–based artist William E. Jones. The 1944 propaganda film Steel Town, which shows the booming wartime steel industry of Youngstown, Ohio, plays alongside contemporary footage of the city’s now-quiet empty streets and abandoned buildings, underscoring the bleak reality of this postindustrial city.

Director: William E. Jones
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date:
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Youngstown/Steel Town about?
The evolution of an Ohio rust belt city is examined in this double-screen projection by Massillon-born, Los Angeles–based artist William E. Jones. The 1944 propaganda film Steel Town, which shows the booming wartime steel industry of Youngstown, Ohio, plays alongside contemporary footage of the city’s now-quiet empty streets and abandoned buildings, underscoring the bleak reality of this postindustrial city.
Who directed Youngstown/Steel Town?
Youngstown/Steel Town was directed by William E. Jones.
How long is Youngstown/Steel Town?
Youngstown/Steel Town has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is Youngstown/Steel Town?
Youngstown/Steel Town is a Documentary film.
Where was Youngstown/Steel Town produced?
Youngstown/Steel Town was produced in United States of America.