A portrait of one of the few remaining men only 'flophouses' on New York City's infamous skid row, the Bowery.A portrait of one of the few remaining men only 'flophouses' on New York City's infamous skid row, the Bowery.A portrait of one of the few remaining men only 'flophouses' on New York City's infamous skid row, the Bowery.
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10Gswillis
Such a weird dichotomy of sadness & joy in this film. As someone who has never had an interest in any way of NYC, this film really inspired me to seek out some books on the untold stories of the city. You can really see how the weight of this massive city weighs on these people just driving the spirit out of them. Very well done piece, they should do an anniversary follow up.
Nathan Smith makes this movie. I love his vocabulary and the way he talks.
Interesting, disturbing, and tragic; the colorful centuries long stories of NYC's Bowery culminate (sort of) with the follow-them-around documentary of the residents of Sunshine Hotel. The "hotel" is a turn of the century former factory that has been broken off into rooms about the size of a broom closet; typically referred to as a "flop house". The men (and one trans female); are as different as night and day, but share a common bond; life has failed them in some way. Their day to day life is surrounded by substance abuse, mental health issues, trash, bugs, rodents,disappointment, loneliness, and shattered dreams. These guys make the best of their situation with sad, haunting matter-of-fact acceptance. Released just before 9/11/01, the irony of the transformation of NYC isn't lost on the viewer as we see the Twin Towers in the background.
Such a well made film. Nate is a tremendous human being, he seems really enlightend. Not just that but a fantastic wordsmith. I wish we could get hold of his letters, he has such a mastery of language.
I just saw this very interesting documentary and it kicked butt! It's full of amazing tidbits and elaborate scenery. What I enjoyed most is how they REALLY REALLY REALLY did an in-depth look at the Sunshine Hotel and it's many aspects. Thumbs Way Up and I gave this a perfect 10.
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Ray: Once you take the cherry out of life. Once you take your wife, or your love or however....the cherry, life ain't nothin man. It ain't nothin man. You're a zero, and everything else you're doing is just fucking around.
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