Blank City

In the bleak aftermath of Reagan's presidency, Manhattan was a hotbed of creative revolution, where artists like Jim Jarmusch, Lizzy Borden, and Amos Poe thrived amidst the city's decay. Inspired by punk rock and new wave, these bold filmmakers churned out uncompromising works that confronted the viewer with unvarnished reality. Against this backdrop, women like Ann Magnuson and Becky Johnston proved themselves to be vital voices in the movement, their distinctive visions adding depth to the cinematic landscape of 1970s New York.