Love Letter to New York


60m 2000

Brief Synopsis

A portrait of the people and places that give New York its rhythm. Tommy Tune and Sandy Duncan take viewers on a trip down the "Great White Way"; New York Yankees pitching star Orlando Hernandez -- "El Duque" -- discusses being a Cuban athlete in the Bronx; Eileen Ford, founder of the Ford Model Age

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

A portrait of the people and places that give New York its rhythm. Tommy Tune and Sandy Duncan take viewers on a trip down the "Great White Way"; New York Yankees pitching star Orlando Hernandez -- "El Duque" -- discusses being a Cuban athlete in the Bronx; Eileen Ford, founder of the Ford Model Agency, gives viewers an insider's look at the world of high-fashion modeling; Vibes player Milt Jackson, pianist Danilo Perez and saxophonist Craig Handy discuss their passion for Harlem jazz; The Federation of Black Cowboys takes viewers through the wild west of Queens; Joy Behar takes a comedienne's "schlep" through New York's flea markets; and "Saturday Night Live" alum Jan Hooks expounds on the joys of dog ownership in the city.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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