NYC, 1981

NYC, 1981

6 mins | Documentary | Jan. 29, 2015

A24 and A MOST VIOLENT YEAR present NYC, 1981. An original short documentary featuring stories from one of the most dangerous years on record for New York City. Featuring Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, performance artist and former Warhol Factory fixture Penny Arcade, actress Johnnie Mae, Harlem street-style legend Dapper Dan, auto body shop owner Nick Rosello, and trucking union rep Wayne Walsh.

NYC, 1981

6 mins | Documentary | Jan. 29, 2015

NYC, 1981
A24 and A MOST VIOLENT YEAR present NYC, 1981. An original short documentary featuring stories from one of the most dangerous years on record for New York City. Featuring Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, performance artist and former Warhol Factory fixture Penny Arcade, actress Johnnie Mae, Harlem street-style legend Dapper Dan, auto body shop owner Nick Rosello, and trucking union rep Wayne Walsh.
Producers A24
Original title NYC, 1981
Directors Austin Peters
Writers

Cast

Curtis Sliwa

as Curtis Sliwa

Penny Arcade

as Penny Arcade

Johnnie Mae

as Johnnie Mae

Dapper Dan

as Dapper Dan

Nick Rosello

as Nick Rosello

Wayne Walsh

as Wayne Walsh