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New York Portrait, Chapter II

New York Portrait, Chapter II

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Documentary

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Chapter Two represents a continuation of daily observations from the environment of Manhattan compiled over a period from 1980-1981. This is the second part of an extended life's portrait of New York.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

16 mins

Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

01 January 1981

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Cast

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