Blank City (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2011, Blank City is a documentary film directed by Celine Danhier, running about 94 minutes. “New Cinema. New Wave. New York.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the years before Ronald Reagan took office, Manhattan was in ruins. But true art has never come from comfort, and it was precisely those dire circumstances that inspired artists like Jim Jarmusch, Lizzy Borden, and Amos Poe to produce some of their best works. Taking their cues from punk rock and new wave music, these young maverick filmmakers confronted viewers with a stark reality that stood in powerful contrast to the escapist product being churned out by Hollywood.
Who’s in it. Blank City stars Amos Poe as Himself, Ann Magnuson as Herself, Becky Johnston as Herself and Bette Gordon as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Blank City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $99.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blank City page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blank City (2011)?
- In US, Blank City is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blank City worth watching?
- Blank City holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blank City?
- Blank City stars Amos Poe, Ann Magnuson, Becky Johnston, Bette Gordon and Beth B.
- When was Blank City released?
- Blank City was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.