BookWars
“The Word is on the Street”
Synopsis
The gritty world of New York City street booksellers is exposed in a remarkable story that chronicles their lives and loves and their unique perspectives on life. Made on location at the sidewalk book tables of New York by a fellow street bookseller, 'BookWars' explores the other side of the book tables along the streets of the Village, on the Lower East Side, along 6th avenue, and elsewhere in New York City. See the Mayor, the University and the NYPD try to shut them down!
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Bookseller Documentary from New York 'BookWars': Promo for Award Winning Feature (Terrific-LA Times)
Type: Teaser • Published 2023-09-30
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New York Underground Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 24, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 15, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Rosette
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Rosette
- Original Title
- BookWars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Camerado Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Rosette
Jason Rosette
Jason Rosette
Jason Rosette
Jason Rosette
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Rosette
Director
Jason Rosette
Writer
Jason Rosette
Producer
Jason Rosette
Director of Photography
Jason Rosette
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About BookWars
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What is BookWars about?
The gritty world of New York City street booksellers is exposed in a remarkable story that chronicles their lives and loves and their unique perspectives on life. Made on location at the sidewalk book tables of New York by a fellow street bookseller, 'BookWars' explores the other side of the book tables along the streets of the Village, on the Lower East Side, along 6th avenue, and elsewhere in New York City. See the Mayor, the University and the NYPD try to shut them down!
Who directed BookWars?
BookWars was directed by Jason Rosette.
Who stars in BookWars?
The principal cast of BookWars includes Peter Whitney, Rick Sherman, Ron Harris, Jason Rosette, Everett Shapiro.
When was BookWars released and how long is it?
BookWars was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.