
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City
Documentary
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.
Top Cast
Thomas Campanella
Thomas Campanella
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Thomas Campanella
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Mindy Fullilove
Mindy Fullilove
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Mindy Fullilove
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Alexander Garvin
Alexander Garvin
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Alexander Garvin
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Paul Goldberger
Paul Goldberger
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Paul Goldberger
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Steven Johnson
Steven Johnson
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Steven Johnson
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Max Page
Max Page
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Max Page
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Mary Rowe
Mary Rowe
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Mary Rowe
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Michael Sorkin
Michael Sorkin
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Michael Sorkin
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Marisa Tomei
Marisa Tomei
Jane Jacobs (voice)
Marisa Tomei
Jane Jacobs (voice)


Vincent D'Onofrio
Vincent D'Onofrio
Robert Moses (voice)
Vincent D'Onofrio
Robert Moses (voice)
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