The City Dark (2012)

A search for night on a planet that never sleeps

The City Dark (2012) poster

When filmmaker Ian Cheney moves to New York City and discovers skies almost completely devoid of stars, a simple question – what do we lose, when we lose the night? – spawns a journey to America's brightest and darkest corners. Astronomers, cancer researchers, ecologists and philosophers provide glimpses of what is lost in the glare of city lights. Blending a humorous, searching tone with poetic footage of the night sky, what unravels is an introduction to the science of the dark, and an exploration of the human relationship to the stars.

Director: Ian Cheney
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Ian Cheney
Editing: Ian Cheney, Frederick Shanahan
Production: Wicked Delicate Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Environmental Collapse and Nature's Warning, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World

Keywords

nature, environment, astronomy

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The City Dark about?
When filmmaker Ian Cheney moves to New York City and discovers skies almost completely devoid of stars, a simple question – what do we lose, when we lose the night? – spawns a journey to America's brightest and darkest corners. Astronomers, cancer researchers, ecologists and philosophers provide glimpses of what is lost in the glare of city lights. Blending a humorous, searching tone with poetic footage of the night sky, what unravels is an introduction to the science of the dark, and an exploration of the human relationship to the stars.
Who directed The City Dark?
The City Dark was directed by Ian Cheney.
Who stars in The City Dark?
The City Dark stars Ian Cheney.
How long is The City Dark?
The City Dark has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is The City Dark?
The City Dark is a Documentary film.
Where was The City Dark produced?
The City Dark was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The City Dark?
The themes of The City Dark include: Environmental Collapse and Nature's Warning, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World.