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 books, new york, street, vendor, documentary, special interest, comedy, drama |
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Directed By: Jason Rosette
Written By: Jason Rosette
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Release Date: 2000-06-15
Running Time: 1:19
Content Rating: PG14 (Parental Guidance)
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Audio Language(s): English
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Genres: Comedy >> Intellectual Humor :: Documentary >> History :: Documentary >> Politics Influences: Crumb // Easy Rider // Pull My Daisy // Robert Frank // One Flew Over the Cukoos' Nest |
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"Terrific" -LA Times
"Superb...mesmerizing" --NY Film Critics Circle
"A slice of true life"--The New York Times
IFP Gotham Award Nominee
BOOKWARS is:
The gritty world of New York City street booksellers told in a remarkable story that chronicles their lives and loves and their unique perspectives on life.
See the NYPD and Mayor Giuliani try to shut them down!
"Utterly Compelling"
[5 stars out of 5]
--The Jacksonville Film Journal
"Hilarious...fascinating"
--The New Yorker
((( New York Underground Film Festival WINNER 2000 ))
(( IFP Gotham Award Nominee ))
** Jazz score by the
legendary Jack McDuff, Willis Jackson, and Little Muddy **
BOOKWARS is: The gritty world of New York City street booksellers told in a remarkable story that chronicles their lives and loves and their unique perspectives on life.
Directed by award winning filmmaker Jason Rosette, BookWars explores the other side of the book tables along the streets of the Village, on the Lower East Side, along 6th avenue, and elsewhere in New York City."
**SEE THE MAYOR, THE NYPD, AND THE UNIVERSITY TRY TO SHUT THEM DOWN **
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My film review...
Enthralling, entertaining and instructive, this film captivates from the first second. As a native New Yorker, I've always loved and been curious about the book vendors who dot our streets. This film gave me wonderful insight into their myriad personalities, their struggles, and their dedication. Independent, bohemian, tough, savvy, smart, and hilarious, these guys and gals are characters as wonderful and gripping as any of the ones you'll find in the books they sell! A well-deserving four stars!
-Persia, , , United States