80 Blocks From Tiffany's
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80 Blocks From Tiffany's
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The gangs in the South Bronx (about 80 blocks from Tiffany's in more ways than one) are handled with kid gloves in this one-hour treatment by Gary Weis. The more articulate members of the Savage Nomads and Savage Skulls are interviewed while the less articulate minorities who incongruously brandish swastikas are glossed over. Aside from gang members venting about "social injustice" and cops, there are interviews with the police, a priest, and some community workers. In general, the documentary indicates that this one small part of the U.S. would gladly be engaged in a mini-civil war if left to ferment on its own. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, RoviCredit
Gary Weis - Director, Michael Goldman - Editor, Joan Churchill - Cinematographer, Gary Weis - Producer, Jon Bradshaw - Screen Story| 8.5 Hours (2008 Film), 8-A (1993 Film) | |
| 80 Huszar (1978 Film), 80 Meters Below the Summit (2008 Film) |
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80 Blocks From Tiffany's
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| Directed by | Gary Weis |
| Produced by | Gary Weis |
| Written by | John Bradshaw |
| Cinematography | Joan Churchill |
| Editing by | Michal Goldman |
| Studio | Above Average Productions |
| Release date(s) | 1979 |
| Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
80 Blocks From Tiffany's is a 1979 documentary directed by Gary Weis. It depicted the daily life of gangs within the context of the South Bronx. It dealt primary with two African American and Puerto Rican gangs known as the "Savage Skulls" and the "Savage Nomads"[1]
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Social context
The South Bronx was known for its severe social decay during the 1970s[2] and this idea was emphasised throughout the documentary. The documentary also illustrated many social issues such as high unemployment, prostitution and drug and alcohol abuse.
Distribution
80 Blocks From Tiffany's was released by Pacific Arts Entertainment for Home Video on VHS in 1985.
Film References
80 Blocks From Tiffany's refers to the distance between Tiffany's jewelry store in Manhattan and the South Bronx.
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