While always a city bursting with creative and artistic talent, there was probably no time more fertile in New York City than than '70s and '80s. Avant-garde art, hip hop, punk, no-wave, disco and more all clashed and mingled, leaving a lasting impression on pop culture, politics and the city itself. Among that noise and ruckus, independent filmmakers were also making a big wave, capturing New York's vibrancy in stories that inspired a new generation of directors. And that time has been captured in the documentary "Blank City."
Directed by Celine Danhier, the film explores the artists of the "No Wave Cinema" and "Cinema of Transgression" movements who shattered existing notions of DIY and underground art, and paved the way for today's independent film scene. Through interviews with Steve Buscemi, Debbie Harry, Jim Jarmusch, Fab 5 Freddy and John Waters and many more, the film presents a revealing portrait of an exciting and radical time when anything seemed possible.
To help celebrate the release of the film on DVD and BluRay, we've got some great prizes. First up, we have a grand prize of a poster from the film signed by James Chance, Richard Kern, Patti Astor, Bette Gordon, Steve Buscemi, John Waters, Debbie Harry, Thurston Moore, Susan Seidelman, Fab 5 Freddy, Marital, Lizzie Borden, Michael Oblowitz, Amos Poe, James Nares, Kembra Pfahler, Jim Jarmusch, Scott B and Charlie Ahearn. In addition, there are 5 runners up will receive a copy of the movie on DVD or BluRay.
To win head over to the Kino Lorber contest page and submit your info. Good luck!
