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Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

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Documentary
📜 Overview: Writer and urban activist Jane Jacobs fights to save historic New York City during the ruthless redevelopment era of urban planner Robert Moses in the 1960s.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2017-04-21
⌚ Running Time: 92 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.7

Beloved Cast

Thomas Campanella original image
Himself
Thomas Campanella
Mindy Fullilove original image
Herself
Mindy Fullilove
Alexander Garvin original image
Himself
Alexander Garvin
Paul Goldberger original image
Himself
Paul Goldberger
Steven Johnson original image
Himself
Steven Johnson
Max Page original image
Himself
Max Page
Mary Rowe original image
Herself
Mary Rowe
Michael Sorkin original image
Himself
Michael Sorkin
Marisa Tomei original image
Jane Jacobs (voice)
Marisa Tomei
Vincent D'Onofrio original image
Robert Moses (voice)
Vincent D'Onofrio
Jane Jacobs original image
Herself (uncredited, archival footage)
Jane Jacobs

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