Citizen Jane: Battle for the City
Synopsis
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.
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Citizen Jane: The Battle for the City - Official Trailer I HD I Sundance SelectsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 21, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Tyrnauer
- Original Score
- Jane Antonia Cornish
- Original Title
- Citizen Jane: Battle for the City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Altimeter Films, Ford Foundation / JustFilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Tyrnauer
Jane Antonia Cornish
Nick Higgins, Paul Morris, Chris Dapkins
Daniel Morfesis
Matt Tyrnauer, Corey Reeser, Robert Hammond, Jenny Carchman, Jessica Van Garsse
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Matt Tyrnauer
Director
Matt Tyrnauer
Producer
Corey Reeser
Producer
Robert Hammond
Producer
Jenny Carchman
Producer
Jessica Van Garsse
Producer
Jane Antonia Cornish
Original Music Composer
Nick Higgins
Director of Photography
Paul Morris
Director of Photography
Daniel Morfesis
Editor
Chris Dapkins
Director of Photography
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What is Citizen Jane: Battle for the City about?
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.
Who directed Citizen Jane: Battle for the City?
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City was directed by Matt Tyrnauer.
Who stars in Citizen Jane: Battle for the City?
The principal cast of Citizen Jane: Battle for the City includes Thomas Campanella, Mindy Fullilove, Alexander Garvin, Paul Goldberger, Steven Johnson.
When was Citizen Jane: Battle for the City released and how long is it?
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Citizen Jane: Battle for the City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Citizen Jane: Battle for the City was composed by Jane Antonia Cornish.