NYC, 1981

6m
Documentary
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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.

Cast

Curtis Sliwa
Curtis Sliwa
Penny Arcade
Penny Arcade
Johnnie Mae
Johnnie Mae
Dapper Dan
Dapper Dan
Nick Rosello
Nick Rosello
Wayne Walsh
Wayne Walsh

Crew

Austin Peters
Director
Jesse Overman
Editor
Tayler Braasch
Assistant Editor
Paul Little
Assistant Editor
Eric K. Yue
Director of Photography
Mikey Rossiter
Colorist
Zoe Beyer
Executive Producer
Daniel Dewes
Producer
Salome Ogenfuss
Casting
Heard City
Sound Mixer
Andrew Yip
Sound Recordist

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