The Tramp's New World
Synopsis
In 1948 the James Agee wrote a scenario for his lifelong hero, Charlie Chaplin. Deeply disturbed by the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Agee imagined New York destroyed. In the ruins, Chaplin's Little Tramp builds a shack in Central Park. Gradually a small community of the dispossessed grows up around him. For Agee, his story was a thought experiment about how one might start again in the aftermath of disaster, to go beyond capitalism and just how hard that is in the face of our modern technological world. The film focuses on his imaginative journey and what it might mean for us today.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Diana DeLaCruz
Beatriz Valdes
Steven Rattazzi
James W. Fay
Alison Cimmet
Lois Grenadine
Adebowale Adebiyi
Construction worker
Aaron Kingsley Adetola
Child
Manuel Cabrero
Subway rider
Eli Lehan Dew
James Agee as a child
Steve Espinola
News photographer
Steve French
Chaplin (voice)
Marcel McAlpin
Child
Cameron Pow
George La Monte
Rebecca Rivera
Subway rider
Gunnar Theel
News cameraman
Anju Vallares
Child
Sky Vega
Child
Barrett Martin
James Agee
Release History & Theatrical Window
National Gallery of Art
Festival / Special Debut
May 9, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zoe Beloff
- Screenplay & Story
- James Agee
- Original Title
- The Tramp's New World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Besties Make Movies, LLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zoe Beloff
James Agee
Zoe Beloff, Eric Muzzy
Zoe Beloff
Department Leadership Roster
Zoe Beloff
Production Design
Zoe Beloff
Director
Zoe Beloff
Producer
James Agee
Writer
Eric Muzzy
Production Design
Zoe Beloff
Editor
Erika Munro
Costume Design
Eric Muzzy
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tramp's New World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tramp's New World about?
In 1948 the James Agee wrote a scenario for his lifelong hero, Charlie Chaplin. Deeply disturbed by the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Agee imagined New York destroyed. In the ruins, Chaplin's Little Tramp builds a shack in Central Park. Gradually a small community of the dispossessed grows up around him. For Agee, his story was a thought experiment about how one might start again in the aftermath of disaster, to go beyond capitalism and just how hard that is in the face of our modern technological world. The film focuses on his imaginative journey and what it might mean for us today.
Who directed The Tramp's New World?
The Tramp's New World was directed by Zoe Beloff.
Who stars in The Tramp's New World?
The principal cast of The Tramp's New World includes Diana DeLaCruz, Steven Rattazzi, Alison Cimmet, Adebowale Adebiyi, Aaron Kingsley Adetola.
When was The Tramp's New World released and how long is it?
The Tramp's New World was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.