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Stations of the Elevated
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Stations of the Elevated exposes viewers to an underground art scene- that is, one found exclusively on the sides of subways and train cars. A moving portrait of late-70's NYC, the film boasts a soundtrack by jazz legends Charles Mingus & Aretha Franklin.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
45 min
Release Date
1981-10-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
9
Vote Average
7.4
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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