A Few Things I Know About Miami
Synopsis
This film consists of five segments which interweave archival footage with interviews to highlight aspects of Miami's history. The segments are: On Flagler Street--about the old movie palaces; Down on Second Avenue--the Black entertainment mecca of the 1920's and 1930's; Waiting at the station--the railroad; Night lights--a family of neon sign makers; On the river--Plato Cook and commerce on the Miami river.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jimmy Barnett
Self - Olympia Theater Worker
Ralph Renick
Self - Archival Material, WTVJ
Clyde Killens
Self - Manager, Knight Beat
Stanley Sweeting
Self - Columnist, Miami New Times; Editor, Nite Life
Chuck Beall
Self - Train Conductor
Dick Beall
Self - Train Conductor
Alphonso Melo
Self - Neon Sign Maker
Albert Melo
Self - Neon Sign Maker
Rick Reid
Self - Captain, Wrestler II
Jeff Kellum
Self - Captain, Atlas
Jim Ratigan
Self - 1st Mate, Atlas
Plato Cox
Self - King of the River
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Corky Irick, Mel Kiser
- Original Score
- Robert Fripp, Brian Eno, Steve Reich
- Original Title
- A Few Things I Know About Miami
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- The National Endowment for the Arts, Florida Arts Council, State of Florida, The Department of State, The Division of Cultural Affairs, The National Endowment for the Humanities, The Dade County Council of Arts and Sciences, The Metropolitan Dade County Board of Commissioners, Ryder Systems, Inc., The Florida International University Foundation, Florida International Univerrsity, Department of Communication, Midtown Video, Southern Films, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Corky Irick, Mel Kiser
Robert Fripp, Brian Eno, Steve Reich
Department Leadership Roster
Corky Irick
Director
Mel Kiser
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Few Things I Know About Miami.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Few Things I Know About Miami
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Few Things I Know About Miami about?
This film consists of five segments which interweave archival footage with interviews to highlight aspects of Miami's history. The segments are: On Flagler Street--about the old movie palaces; Down on Second Avenue--the Black entertainment mecca of the 1920's and 1930's; Waiting at the station--the railroad; Night lights--a family of neon sign makers; On the river--Plato Cook and commerce on the Miami river.
Who directed A Few Things I Know About Miami?
A Few Things I Know About Miami was directed by Corky Irick, Mel Kiser.
Who stars in A Few Things I Know About Miami?
The principal cast of A Few Things I Know About Miami includes Jimmy Barnett, Ralph Renick, Clyde Killens, Stanley Sweeting, Chuck Beall.
When was A Few Things I Know About Miami released and how long is it?
A Few Things I Know About Miami was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for A Few Things I Know About Miami?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Few Things I Know About Miami was composed by Robert Fripp, Brian Eno, Steve Reich.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Few Things I Know About Miami?
A Few Things I Know About Miami holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).