New York Never Let Me Down
Synopsis
Charlotte Wells drops into the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region to visit Paula Spiro, a legendary drummer and drum teacher (whose former students include Luscious Jackson drummer and original Beastie Boy Kate Schellenbach). Having left New York in 2024, the elderly Spiro recalls her life in the city with wonderment and an unerring sense of rhythm, in a tribute to the artists and queer elders being pushed out of the place they shaped.
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- Director
- Charlotte Wells
- Original Title
- New York Never Let Me Down
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
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What is New York Never Let Me Down about?
Charlotte Wells drops into the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region to visit Paula Spiro, a legendary drummer and drum teacher (whose former students include Luscious Jackson drummer and original Beastie Boy Kate Schellenbach). Having left New York in 2024, the elderly Spiro recalls her life in the city with wonderment and an unerring sense of rhythm, in a tribute to the artists and queer elders being pushed out of the place they shaped.
Who directed New York Never Let Me Down?
New York Never Let Me Down was directed by Charlotte Wells.
Who stars in New York Never Let Me Down?
The principal cast of New York Never Let Me Down includes Paula Spiro.
When was New York Never Let Me Down released and how long is it?
New York Never Let Me Down was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 14m.