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199528 minPGdocumentary

14th Street

199528 minPGdocumentary

Filmed over several weeks from a second floor apartment window, this 28-minute video captures the street life of a bygone New York City.

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Wolfgang Tillmans

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Filmed over several weeks from a second floor apartment window, this 28-minute video captures the street life of a bygone New York City.

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Wolfgang Tillmans

Wolfgang Tillmansdirector

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A second-floor apartment window overlooks 14th Street in New York City. Filmed over several weeks in 1995, the documentary captures daily life on the street. Sounds from the bustling environment blend with music playing in the apartment. This footage presents a snapshot of a city that has changed significantly since then. The work offers a rare glimpse into the vibrant street culture of a bygone era.

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