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BookWars (2000)

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Runtime: 79 mins

Synopsis: Street bookseller-filmmaker Jason Rosette decided to merge his two passions. The result is this engaging documentary. Focusing on various areas in downtown New York City, Rosette used his insider status to interview a host of street vendors--most notably Peter Whitney, Rick Sherman,... Street bookseller-filmmaker Jason Rosette decided to merge his two passions. The result is this engaging documentary. Focusing on various areas in downtown New York City, Rosette used his insider status to interview a host of street vendors--most notably Peter Whitney, Rick Sherman, Marvin, and Polish Joe. BOOKWARS is a sympathetic portrait of a lifestyle that most individuals only see from the other side of the table. [More]

Genre: Comedies

Director: Jason Rosette
Producer: Jason Rosette

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[A] slice of NYC street life...

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Sheds some light on a demimonde of sorts at the edges of Greenwich Village

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