Dressing America: Tales from the Garment Center
New York Jewish Film Festival 2012
January 11 - 26, 2012
New York Premiere! Directors Steven Fischler and Joel Sucher in person!
From the directors of From Swastika to Jim Crow (NYJFF 2000) comes this fascinating documentary exploring the post-World War II heyday of the garment district in Manhattan.
PRECEDED BY: Orbit (Jessica Dorfman, 2011)
New York Premiere! Directors Steven Fischler and Joel Sucher in person at both screenings!
From the directors of From Swastika to Jim Crow (NYJFF 2000) comes this fascinating documentary exploring the post-World War II heyday of the garment district in Manhattan. Mavens of the “shmatte” business pay tribute to the Jewish immigrant roots of the garment industry, when Sam, You Made the Pants Too Long was a top musical hit and American designers challenged the hegemony of Paris fashion.
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Orbit | Jessica Dorfman |
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