Citizen Jane : battle for the city
by
Tyrnauer, Matt, film director.
Title
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Citizen Jane : battle for the city
Author
:
Tyrnauer, Matt, film director.
Physical Description
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1 videodisc (92 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note
:
First released as a documentary film in 2016 ; DVD released on September 12, 2017.
Includes trailer.
Abstract
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It is a timely tale of what can happen when engaged citizens fight the power for the sake of a better world. Arguably, no one did more to shape our understanding of the modern American city than Jane Jacobs, the visionary activist and writer who fought to preserve urban communities in the face of destructive development projects. The film vividly brings to life Jacobs' 1960s showdown with ruthless construction kingpin Robert Moses over his plan to raze lower Manhattan to make way for a highway, unleashing a dramatic struggle over the very soul of the neighborhood.
Personal Subject
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Jacobs, Jane, 1916-2006.
Moses, Robert, 1888-1981.
Subject Term
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Human rights workers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
Political activists -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
Urban renewal -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century.
City planning -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre
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Biographical films.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Added Author
:
Tyrnauer, Matt,
Hammond, Robert, 1969-
Reeser, Corey,
Garsse, Jessica van,
Carchman, Jenny,
Jacobs, Jane, 1916-2006.
Added Corporate Author
:
Sundance Selects (Firm),
Altimeter Films,
Dogwoof,
Electronic Access
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Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Status |
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IYTE Library | DVD Documentary | 0025919 | HT168.N5 C58 2017 DVD | Multimedia Belgesel |