Fifty Miles from Times Square (1981)

A colorful portrait of life in Putnam County, New York, with its "old-time fiddlers, farmers, commuters, and hippies," where an earlier, more traditional, relaxed style of life continues. This now-classic documentary will generate discussion in a range of classes in American studies, cultural anthropology, sociology, and popular culture. It was produced by renowned filmmaker and musician John Cohen.

Released

1981-01-01

Genres

Documentary, Music

Runtime

47 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

John Cohen