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Restored 16mm black-and-white footage from 1958 to 1960 showcases children playing stickball and window washers scaling New York's skyscrapers.
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Restored 16mm black-and-white footage from 1958 to 1960 showcases children playing stickball and window washers scaling New York's skyscrapers.
Synopsis
Children play stickball on the streets of New York, their laughter echoing against the backdrop of towering buildings. Between 1958 and 1960, restored 16mm black-and-white footage captures daily life in the city. Window washers scale skyscrapers while residents read newspapers on their stoops. The film features the architectural beauty of urban spaces, accompanied by music from composers such as Ravel, Bach, and Count Basie. These scenes reflect the simplicity and vibrancy of city life during this era.
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