The American City
The American City

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The American City

2004
Movie
Adult · 18+
108 min
English

New York City is a melting-pot. The American City is a celebration of the diversity that is New York. Featuring Caleb Andrews, star of the GayVN Award winner The American Way 3, and Latino Fan Club superstars Alejandro, Scarface and Viper, it is a story of the city as seen through the lens of a video camera. The cast includes five newcomers and the biggest star of all - the city of New York.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Steve BannonGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

A documentary exploring the socio-economic landscape of American cities through interviews with prominent conservative thinkers. It delves into issues of urban decay, crime, and the perceived failures of liberal policies in major metropolitan areas. The film presents a case for free-market principles as a solution to these urban challenges.

Critical Reception

The film received limited mainstream critical attention, with reviews often polarized along ideological lines. Supporters praised its directness and the arguments presented by its interviewees, while critics often found it to be a one-sided polemic lacking in nuance and empirical rigor. It is largely viewed as a piece of conservative political commentary rather than a balanced documentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its clear articulation of conservative urban policy viewpoints.

  • Criticized by others for presenting a heavily biased perspective without sufficient counter-argument.

  • Seen as a provocative, though not necessarily balanced, examination of urban issues from a specific ideological lens.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific documentary is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was directed by Steve Bannon, who later gained significant public attention for his role as Chief Strategist and Senior Counselor to President Donald Trump.

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