Contested Streets
Nov. 9th, 2005 11:38 pm
Click for the trailer.
"Contested Streets: Breaking NYC Gridlock is the result of a creative partnership initiated by the New York based activists Transportation Alternatives and the film-makers Cicala Filmworks, who have collaborated to produce a full length documentary film that explores the rich diversity of New York City street life before the introduction of automobiles -- and then goes on to show how New York can follow the example of other modern cities that have reclaimed their streets as vibrant public spaces."
This looks like a neat film, however just in the short preview I think they are adding a tiny bit of bias. As if since the congestion charge London has become some sort of pedestrian friendly eco-paradise? I spent most of my brief experience on the M25 taking pictures of stationary trucks.
But there are a lot of good points that I feel I'd best not belittle. They definitely got that footage of London off the tourist season. Although granted getting around that city is surprisingly easy given how damn old it is. Paris too... suburban Québec and France actually seem totally identical. Same signage, side of the road and language.
There is no point here. None.