There Were Always Dogs, Never Kids
Synopsis
A documentary ode to legendary New York City video store Alan's Alley, where bizarrely arranged movies enticed clientele from cinephile to celebrity to local prison inmate. Charismatic owner Alan Sklar sifts through the nuance of his neon-flickering livelihood, in his store’s last days as a fixture in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood.
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There Were Always Dogs, Never Kids - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-28
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Festival MIX Milano (Special Mention, documentary section)
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November 20, 2018
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alessandro Magania, Max Tannone
- Original Title
- There Were Always Dogs, Never Kids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alessandro Magania, Max Tannone
Max Tannone, Alessandro Magania
Max Tannone, Alessandro Magania
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Alessandro Magania
Director
Max Tannone
Director
Max Tannone
Producer
Max Tannone
Editor
Alessandro Magania
Producer
Alessandro Magania
Editor
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What is There Were Always Dogs, Never Kids about?
A documentary ode to legendary New York City video store Alan's Alley, where bizarrely arranged movies enticed clientele from cinephile to celebrity to local prison inmate. Charismatic owner Alan Sklar sifts through the nuance of his neon-flickering livelihood, in his store’s last days as a fixture in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood.
Who directed There Were Always Dogs, Never Kids?
There Were Always Dogs, Never Kids was directed by Alessandro Magania, Max Tannone.
Who stars in There Were Always Dogs, Never Kids?
The principal cast of There Were Always Dogs, Never Kids includes Alan Sklar.
When was There Were Always Dogs, Never Kids released and how long is it?
There Were Always Dogs, Never Kids was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 24m.