Hey folks - I don't know if anyone on here can help but would you guys be so kind as to post this at forums you are members of which may be able to assist?
Basically, we just wrapped up shooting on a documentary on the rise and fall of New York's 42nd Street. It is effectively a group of filmmakers (among them Joe Dante, Frank Henenlotter, Terry Levene and Sam Sherman), distributors, actors and writers - all of them there and part of The Deuce - speaking about the area at the height of its powers.
Was it really dangerous?
Was it really so sleazy?
What were the most popular films?
What were the dirtiest (and the cleanest) cinemas?
Could its destruction have been prevented?
All of this and more is discussed.
We have had some great footage given to us from various movies and collections to use but we want this documentary to be as good and strong as possible.
As such, would anyone here be interested in assisting with images or even film footage? Everyone will be personally accredited and thanked on the film for their efforts and I swear that when this does the festival circuit, if it's in your area, I'll see you get a ticket.
This is a low budget production, done out of love, sweat and tears. I hope you will see this completed, and on the festival circuit, late in 2011 - as our editing gets underwhile. As an aside, no one (repeat: NO ONE) who was filmed for this documentary was NOT a part of 42nd Street. There is no young up-and-coming director or "critic" saying "Oh, from what I hear it was the best" - the only people speaking about 42nd Street in this documentary are those who were THERE.
This documentary represents the results of my own investigation into why the street's legend remains...
So if this may be of interest to anyone and you want to help a great documentary be even better your help would be eternally appreciated. Please spread the word and help us make this - the only documentary done on this landmark street - the final word on the area and its continued appeal!
As always, I can be contacted at
calum@highrisingproductions.com