18 Nov 2013
Amancio Williams
A biography documentary of the Argentine modernist architect Amancio Williams.
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City
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.
Top Billed Cast
Thomas Campanella Himself
Mindy Fullilove Herself
Alexander Garvin Himself
Paul Goldberger Himself
Steven Johnson Himself
Max Page Himself
Mary Rowe Herself
Michael Sorkin Himself
Marisa Tomei Jane Jacobs (voice)
Vincent D'Onofrio Robert Moses (voice)
Jane Jacobs Herself (uncredited, archival footage)
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