The City Dark
“A search for night on a planet that never sleeps”
Synopsis
When filmmaker Ian Cheney moves to New York City and discovers skies almost completely devoid of stars, a simple question – what do we lose, when we lose the night? – spawns a journey to America's brightest and darkest corners. Astronomers, cancer researchers, ecologists and philosophers provide glimpses of what is lost in the glare of city lights. Blending a humorous, searching tone with poetic footage of the night sky, what unravels is an introduction to the science of the dark, and an exploration of the human relationship to the stars.
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The City Dark Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-28
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SXSW Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 20, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Cheney
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Cheney
- Original Title
- The City Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Wicked Delicate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Cheney
Ian Cheney
Ian Cheney, Taylor Gentry
Ian Cheney, Frederick Shanahan
Ian Cheney
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Cheney
Director
Ian Cheney
Producer
Ian Cheney
Editor
Ian Cheney
Writer
Ian Cheney
Director of Photography
Frederick Shanahan
Editor
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What is The City Dark about?
When filmmaker Ian Cheney moves to New York City and discovers skies almost completely devoid of stars, a simple question – what do we lose, when we lose the night? – spawns a journey to America's brightest and darkest corners. Astronomers, cancer researchers, ecologists and philosophers provide glimpses of what is lost in the glare of city lights. Blending a humorous, searching tone with poetic footage of the night sky, what unravels is an introduction to the science of the dark, and an exploration of the human relationship to the stars.
Who directed The City Dark?
The City Dark was directed by Ian Cheney.
Who stars in The City Dark?
The principal cast of The City Dark includes Ian Cheney.
When was The City Dark released and how long is it?
The City Dark was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.