NYC, 1981
2015, English. Directed by Austin Peters.
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A24 and A MOST VIOLENT YEAR present NYC, 1981. An original short documentary featuring stories from one of the most dangerous years on record for New York City. Featuring Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, performance artist and former Warhol Factory fixture Penny Arcade, actress Johnnie Mae, Harlem street-style legend Dapper Dan, auto body shop owner Nick Rosello, and trucking union rep Wayne Walsh.
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- 0h 6m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- 29 January 2015
- Country
- United States of America
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Who directed NYC, 1981?
NYC, 1981 (2015) was directed by Austin Peters and stars Penny Arcade, Johnnie Mae, Dapper Dan.