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The Promise of New York

  • 2009
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
9.5/10
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The Promise of New York (2009)
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A blogger turned stand-up comic, an obsessive political gadfly and a high-school math teacher compete against each other and arch rival incumbent Michael Bloomberg for the post of New York C... Read allA blogger turned stand-up comic, an obsessive political gadfly and a high-school math teacher compete against each other and arch rival incumbent Michael Bloomberg for the post of New York City mayor. As these ordinary citizens take politics into their own hands, "The Promise of ... Read allA blogger turned stand-up comic, an obsessive political gadfly and a high-school math teacher compete against each other and arch rival incumbent Michael Bloomberg for the post of New York City mayor. As these ordinary citizens take politics into their own hands, "The Promise of New York" explores the meaning of democracy and the identity of a city with hilarious irre... Read all

  • Director
    • Raul Barcelona
  • Writer
    • Raul Barcelona
  • Stars
    • Mike Amato
    • Michael Bloomberg
    • Seth Blum
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  • IMDb RATING
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    • Director
      • Raul Barcelona
    • Writer
      • Raul Barcelona
    • Stars
      • Mike Amato
      • Michael Bloomberg
      • Seth Blum
    • 1User review
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    Mike Amato
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    Michael Bloomberg
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    Natalie Bovre
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    Christopher Brodeur
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    Jessica Delfino
    • Self
    Fernando Ferrer
    • Self
    C. Virginia Fields
    • Self
    Andy Horwitz
    • Self
    Ed Koch
    Ed Koch
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    Gifford Miller
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    Jarrett Murphy
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    Pat Profito
    • Self
    Chris Riggs
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    Jason Trachtenburg
    • Self
    Anthony Weiner
    Anthony Weiner
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    • (as Rep. Anthony Weiner)
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      • Raul Barcelona
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      • Raul Barcelona
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    10interzone28

    A new kind of documentary

    Raul Barcelona directed a great film ! with "The promise of New York" A very unique and entertaining look at the mayoral race in New York City, Through the eyes of three outsiders. The film which has so many " I can't believe what i am seeing " moments in it , That you think it is fiction. BUT IT IS ALL REAL ! That is a hallmark of a great documentary! The film works on many levels 1. you really learn a lot about the electoral system of New York city and how easy it is to run for mayor in the biggest city on earth . 2.The film is a great character study of New York City eccentrics and human nature. 3.and I think most importantly the film Challenges and questions mayor Mike Bloomberg's character, is he really as nice a guy that people think ? This is the first film to take a swipe at Bloomberg "the untouchable " Bloomberg is very well liked in New York, there really no negative press about him. But when you are a Billionaire you can kill off all the negative press you want ! This film will tell you things about Bloomberg that will shock you ! Because this film reveals facts that were purposely left out of the mainstream media!. 4. The film is technically brilliant ! with great editing ,cinematography, and narrative structure. The film is never boring and is riveting at times . I would have to put this film alongside with the benchmark works of Michael Moore and Earl Morris. Will go down as a classic !

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      • October 15, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
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      • New York City, New York, USA
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