Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

Apr 21, 2017

1h 32m

★ 6.8

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Altimeter Films

JustFilms / Ford Foundation

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City Trailers

Cast

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Thomas Campanella

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Mindy Fullilove

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Alexander Garvin

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Paul Goldberger

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Steven Johnson

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Max Page

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Mary Rowe

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Michael Sorkin

Jane Jacobs (voice)

Marisa Tomei

Robert Moses (voice)

Vincent D'Onofrio

Herself (uncredited, archival footage)

Jane Jacobs

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