NYC, 1981 (2015)
A24 and A MOST VIOLENT YEAR present NYC, 1981. An original short documentary featuring stories from one of the most dangerous years on record for New York City. Featuring Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, performance artist and former Warhol Factory fixture Penny Arcade, actress Johnnie Mae, Harlem street-style legend Dapper Dan, auto body shop owner Nick Rosello, and trucking union rep Wayne Walsh.
Director: Austin Peters
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Penny Arcade as |
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Johnnie Mae as |
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Dapper Dan as |
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Nick Rosello as |
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Wayne Walsh as |
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Curtis Sliwa as |
| Camera | Eric K. Yue | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Mikey Rossiter | Colorist |
| Editing | Tayler Braasch | Assistant Editor |
| Editing | Jesse Overman | Editor |
| Sound | Heard City | Sound Mixer |
| Directing | Austin Peters | Director |
| Editing | Paul Little | Assistant Editor |
| Production | Salome Ogenfuss | Casting |
| Production | Daniel Dewes | Producer |
| Production | Zoe Beyer | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Andrew Yip | Sound Recordist |