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20176 minPGdoc-short

City Symphony

20176 minPGdoc-short

Lucy Walker showcases a New York City pool as a community hub in this short film.

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Channel: The New Yorker

City Symphony

2017• 6 minPG

Synopsis

Lucy Walker showcases a New York City pool as a community hub in this short film.

Synopsis

Produced by TNY Studio in collaboration with Qualcomm, this short film features Emmy-winning documentarian Lucy Walker as she captures the vibrant atmosphere of a New York City pool. The film highlights the role of smartphones in daily life and portrays the pool as a lively community hub that welcomes people from all walks of life throughout the day. Inspired by Christoph Niemann’s New Yorker Cover, 'Dropped Call,' Walker's keen observational style brings to life the interactions and experiences of individuals in this urban setting.

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