AMERICAN MOVIES: 90s DOCS
The final decade of the twentieth century was a special time for the genre of documentary. Shooting on video, a budget-friendly option, became more common and allowed for more access to people and places. Iconic characters were captured in timely moments, be they music legends (Madonna, Sonic Youth, Fugazi), artists (R. Crumb), or those that became icons as a result of the documentary itself, such as William Gates and Arthur Agee of HOOP DREAMS and Mark Borchardt and Mike Shank of AMERICAN MOVIE.
For this series we focus on portraits of American life, encompassing true crime, niche competition, political strategizing, and black culture, with a generous helping of music-focused films.
Q&As include Jem Cohen and Guy Picciotto for INSTRUMENT and Nick Broomfield (via Zoom) for AILEEN WUORNOS: THE SELLING OF A SERIAL KILLER. More at Williamsburg!
American Movie
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating, the movie starts after midnite)!
Director: Chris Smith Run Time: 107 min. Format: 35mm Rating: R Release Year: 1999
It's alright, it's okay, there's something to live for... Jesus told me so!
The Gods of Times Square
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating, the movie starts after midnite)!
Mon, Nov 4 @ 7:00 pm: Introduced by Joseph A. Berger, founder and host of The Deuce Film Series
Director: Richard Sandler Run Time: 93 min. Format: DCP Rating: NR Release Year: 1999
A six year period that witnessed a radical transformation of the Crossroads of the World.
Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills
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Director: Bruce Sinofsky, Joe Berlinger Run Time: 150 min. Format: DCP Rating: NR Release Year: 1996
It's frightening to think they did it; it's terrifying to think they didn't
Beyond the Mat
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Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating, the movie starts after midnite)!
Sat, Nov 23 @ 12:30 pm: Followed by a Q&A with director Nick Broomfield via Zoom
Director: Nick Broomfield Run Time: 87 min. Format: DCP Rating: R Release Year: 1992
Serial killer, victim, martyr or commodity?
Hoop Dreams
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Director: Steve James Run Time: 170 min. Format: DCP Rating: PG 13 Release Year: 1994
An extraordinary true story
