Bowery

Tribeca Online Premieres

Online World Premiere

FEATURE | United States | 102 MINUTES | English |

BOWERY

New York, Documentary, Drama, Disability, Journalism

An up-close and personal look into the lives of New Yorkers living on the streets of the Bowery - following their struggles with homelessness, drug addiction, harsh weather, job hunting, and eventually COVID-19 and the BLM Protests. In this compelling portrait of people living on the edge of society, Richard "Dolla" Thomas hustles on the streets in his wheelchair every day for a few dollars. Jaime "Rubia" Gonzalez hopes to land a job again and prepares for an interview. Steve Miller and Andrew Harris strive to overcome their drug addiction, while Fifty, who comes from a long line of hustlers, sells drugs while aspiring for a more legitimate future.

Resilience of the human spirit is expertly captured by Mike Mintz and Irad Straus in this immersive observational documentary. Mintz's intimate and beautiful cinematography unveils the essence of the Bowery, seeing Manhattan through the lens of those society wishes to forget. Exuding empathy and understanding, the filmmakers generate a trust with their subjects rarely seen, displaying a refreshing frankness and compassion that leaves a lasting impression.

Judd Taylor


CAST & CREDITS

Directed by Mike Mintz and Irad Straus

Mike Mintz is a filmmaker, producing content for various institutions and businesses. He is currently based in Washington DC. Irad Straus is an entrepreneur and first-time filmmaker. The two met while studying abroad and Bowery is both directors' feature film debut.
Director
Mike Mintz, Irad Straus
Producer
Mike Mintz, Irad Straus
Cinematographer
Mike Mintz
Composer
Jacob Yoffee
Editor
Evelyn Franks
Cast
Richard "Dollar" Thomas, Jaime "Rubia" Gonzalez, Andrew Harris, Steven Miller, "Fifty"

CONTACTS

Print Source
Mike Mintz
N/A
WASHINGTON, 20009
Phone: 9179303429
michaeljoelmintz@gmail.com
Publicist
Mia Farrell
Mia Farrell Film Consultancy
San Pedro, California 90731
Phone: (424) 279-2271
miafarrell@mac.com
Publicist
Jill Rosen
Jill Rosen Comms
NYC, NY 10028
Phone: 9173260145
Jill@jillrosencomms.com