SummaryWetlands was one of the hottest venues for underground music in New York City. This former Chinese food warehouse just south of the Holland Tunnel hosted the latest up-and-coming artists in every musical genre. But it was more than just a rock-and-roll joint--it was also the first "activist nightclub," a place as devoted to environmental and poli... Read More
Directed By:Dean Budnick
Wetlands Preserved: The Story of an Activist Nightclub
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With its carefully-chosen soundtrack, funky animation, and enthusiastic interviews, Dean Budnick's affectionate documentary pays apt tribute to Wetlands, a local landmark that closed in 2001.
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Crammed with colorful interviews, digital animation and live performances, this frisky and forthright film by Dean Budnick chronicles a vision of financing social progress with really great tunes.
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An appropriately mellow chronicle of a Tribeca nightclub's lifespan.
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Pays fitting tribute to Wetlands' unique rebirth of '60s idealism within a '90s urban setting.
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Production Company:
- A View of You
Release Date:Mar 14, 2008
Duration:1 h 33 m
Awards
Asheville Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
