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Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

Documentary

2017, Movie, 1h 32min

Writer and urban activist Jane Jacobs fights to save historic New York City during the ruthless redevelopment era of urban planner Robert Moses in the 1960s.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...bracing, invigorating documentary.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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Urban planning becomes not just a subject for policy wonks but instead a vital and urgent struggle for the soul of the city in this documentary...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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In the 1960s, urban activist Jane Jacobs fought against the ruthless redevelopment of New York City by urban planner Robert Moses. While Moses sought to modernize the city by building highways and skyscrapers, Jacobs advocated for the preservation of historic buildings, parks, and communities. Through her book "The Death and Life of Great American Cities," Jacobs challenged the conventional wisdom of urban planning and inspired a movement to rethink the way cities are designed. In "Citizen Jane: Battle for the City," documentarian Matt Tyrnauer examines the battle between Jacobs and Moses, revealing how their conflicting visions for the city still shape its landscape today.

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