NYC, 1981

6min

Documentary

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

Curtis Sliwa
Penny Arcade

Penny Arcade

Penny Arcade
Johnnie Mae

Johnnie Mae

Johnnie Mae
Dapper Dan

Dapper Dan

Dapper Dan
Nick Rosello

Nick Rosello

Nick Rosello
Wayne Walsh

Wayne Walsh

Wayne Walsh

Release date

29th Jan 2015

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English