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      Wetlands Preserved: The Story of an Activist Nightclub

      Released Mar 14, 2008 1h 33m Documentary List
      91% Tomatometer 11 Reviews 73% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings The Wetlands nightclub in New York City didn't just introduce audiences to countless jam bands. It also promoted important environmental causes. Located in Manhattan's Tribeca district, Wetlands was the brainchild of Larry Bloch, who wanted to create a socially conscious music venue. While the Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Blues Traveler and others graced its stage, the club donated large sums of its proceeds to environmental causes. Wetlands was a unique social experiment; this is its story. Read More Read Less

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      Mike Wolf Time Out Rated: 3/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Rafer Guzman Newsday If you never twirled barefoot in the funky old club, Wetlands Preserved may be of limited interest, but it's a loving and thorough document of a small slice of rock history. Rated: 3/4 Mar 20, 2008 Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News With its carefully-chosen soundtrack, funky animation, and enthusiastic interviews, Dean Budnick's affectionate documentary pays apt tribute to Wetlands, a local landmark that closed in 2001. Rated: 3/4 Mar 14, 2008 Full Review Nora Lee Mandel Film-Forward.com Entertainingly builds a convincing case for the club's significance as a NYC outlet for the politically-conscious interplay of Americana rock, folk, and hip-hop. Rated: 7/10 Dec 14, 2008 Full Review Chris Barsanti Film Journal International A vibrant account of a remarkable place that will find a warm home in the heart of just about any music fan. Mar 19, 2008 Full Review John P. McCarthy Boxoffice Magazine a useful time capsule - a generously baked history of a minor pop-culture institution. Rated: 2.5/5 Mar 17, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Good movie. The only reason I didn't rate it higher was their featuring of songs/performances entailed of 5-10 second, image slideshows set to recordings. Was expecting more video. But I enjoyed the backstory of the venue and the Dispatch sticker part way through. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Great trip down memory lane this morning thanks to Netflix!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member a documentary about a club in NYC where jam bands like Dave Matthews played. it was alright, but almost nothing holds a candle next to Gimme Shelter. think of a talking-heads documentary, except the people who own the heads are permafried. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis The Wetlands nightclub in New York City didn't just introduce audiences to countless jam bands. It also promoted important environmental causes. Located in Manhattan's Tribeca district, Wetlands was the brainchild of Larry Bloch, who wanted to create a socially conscious music venue. While the Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Blues Traveler and others graced its stage, the club donated large sums of its proceeds to environmental causes. Wetlands was a unique social experiment; this is its story.
      Director
      Dean Budnick
      Distributor
      First Run
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Mar 14, 2008, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Sep 1, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 33m