Walter Rosenblum: In Search of Pitt Street


60m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Born in 1919 and raised by his working-class Jewish parents in New York's Lower East Side, photographer Walter Rosenblum spent much of his time and work exploring this neighborhood. Particularly interested in the immigrant experience in New York City, Rosenblum joined the Photo League in the 1930's.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Born in 1919 and raised by his working-class Jewish parents in New York's Lower East Side, photographer Walter Rosenblum spent much of his time and work exploring this neighborhood. Particularly interested in the immigrant experience in New York City, Rosenblum joined the Photo League in the 1930's. During World War II, Rosenblum worked as a still and motion picture photographer, recording the liberation of Dachau.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall October 15, 1999

Released in United States October 15, 1999

Shown at Mill Valley Film Festival October 7-17, 1999.

16mm

color and b&w

Released in United States Fall October 15, 1999

Released in United States October 15, 1999 (Los Angeles)