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201471 minPGdocumentary

7.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Down in Shadowland

201471 minPGdocumentary

7.8/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Candid footage captures seven years of daily life in New York City's subway system, featuring a diverse array of riders unaware they are being filmed.

“An underground odyssey 7 years in the making”

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Candid footage captures seven years of daily life in New York City's subway system, featuring a diverse array of riders unaware they are being filmed.

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Tom DiCillo

Tom DiCillodirector

Tom DiCillo

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New York City's subway system provides a vivid backdrop for Tom DiCillo's "Down in Shadowland." Over seven years, DiCillo filmed candid moments of daily life underground, capturing the experiences of various subway riders without their awareness. He took on multiple roles, including shooting, editing, and mixing, which allowed him to maintain creative control. The result is an intimate portrayal of urban life, reflecting the raw and unfiltered moments that define one of the world's busiest transit systems.

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