The Ballad of Greenwich Village (2005) - Turner Classic Movies

The Ballad of Greenwich Village


1h 10m 2005

Brief Synopsis

The story of the artists, rebels, and bohemians, who came to New York's Greenwich Village over many decades, and changed the face of American culture. It portrays the important political and social movements that started in Greenwich Village, such as the first interracial jazz club, the earliest soc

Film Details

Also Known As
Ballad of Greenwich Village
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2005
Production Company
Apm Music
Distribution Company
Erzulie Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 10m

Synopsis

The story of the artists, rebels, and bohemians, who came to New York's Greenwich Village over many decades, and changed the face of American culture. It portrays the important political and social movements that started in Greenwich Village, such as the first interracial jazz club, the earliest socialist newspapers, and the Stonewall rebellion that sparked gay liberation. Includes on-camera stories from such well known celebrities as Tim Robbins (who speaks about growing up the Village and going to early protest rallies), beat poet Allen Ginsberg (who shows us the coffee house where he read his first poetry), Playwright Edward Albee (relates stories of how his controversial plays found a venue here), and other stories from Norman Mailer, Roy Haynes, Peter, Paul, and Mary, Judy Collins, Richie Havens, and Woody Allen.

Film Details

Also Known As
Ballad of Greenwich Village
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2005
Production Company
Apm Music
Distribution Company
Erzulie Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 10m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States July 22, 2005

Released in United States Summer July 22, 2005

rtg MPAA NONE

Released in United States July 22, 2005 (New York City)

Released in United States Summer July 22, 2005