Blank City

"New Cinema. New Wave. New York."

In the years before Ronald Reagan took office, Manhattan was in ruins. But true art has never come from comfort, and it was precisely those dire circumstances that inspired artists like Jim Jarmusch, Lizzy Borden, and Amos Poe to produce some of their best works. Taking their cues from punk rock and new wave music, these young maverick filmmakers confronted viewers with a stark reality that stood in powerful contrast to the escapist product being churned out by Hollywood.

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Outlaw

Outlaw

1994

The 99 Names of God

The 99 Names of God

2018

Parchís: the Documentary

Parchís: the Documentary

2019

The 11th Hour

The 11th Hour

2007

Face to Face: The Schappell Twins

Face to Face: The Schappell Twins

1999

Mr. X

Mr. X

2014

There Is No Authority But Yourself

There Is No Authority But Yourself

2006

Calling Mr. Smith

1943

Birth/Mother

2006

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

2004

God's Ways

2006

Full Metal Village

Full Metal Village

2007

The Willmar 8

The Willmar 8

1981

Growing Up Female

Growing Up Female

1971

Jack

2013

We Who Wait: The Adverts & TV Smith

We Who Wait: The Adverts & TV Smith

2012

No Money, No Future

No Money, No Future

2017

Perfect Life

2009

I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston

I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston

2023

Dig!

Dig!

2004