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Title:

The jazz loft, according to W. Eugene Smith / WNYC Studies presents ; in association with Lumiere Productions ; written, produced, and directed by Sara Fishko ; producers, Calvin Skaggs, Sam Stephenson.

Edition:

Widescreen.

Publisher:

Kino Lorber,

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

1 videodisc (98 minutes) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Smith, W. Eugene,--1918-1978.
Jazz--New York.--New York.
Jazz musicians.
Documentary films.
Feature films.

Other Authors:

Fishko, Sara, producer. writer, producer.
WNYC (Radio station : New York, N.Y.), production company.
Lumiere Productions, production company.
Kino Lorber, Inc., publisher.

Notes:

Wide screen (1.78:1, 16x9). Special features: Director Sara Fishko in conversation with Leonard Lopate; trailer.

Summary:

Drawn from thousands of hours of audiotape and tens of thousands of photographs created by photojournalist W. Eugene Smith from 1957 to 1965, this film tells the story of the Manhattan loft building that Smith turned into a gathering spot for jazz musicians and jam sessions. Smith's sounds and images are interspersed with present-day interviews with musicians and other visitors who spent time in the jazz loft during those years.

UPC:

738329227371

Locations:

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)