Review: New York Street Games
Film: New York Street Games
Starring: (as themselves) Keith David, Joe Pantoliano, Ray Romano, Hector Elizondo (also narrated), Regis Philbin, Whoopie Goldberg, Mike Starr, David Proval, Robert Klein, Robert Costanzo, Vinny Vella, Robert Moresco, Mark R. Harris, C. Everett Koop, Curtis Sliwa, Butch Barbella and Beverly R. Kahler
Director: Matthew Levy
Official Site: http://www.newyorkstreetgames.com/
Where were you in the 1950's, 60's or 70's? Did you hang out with your friends playing stickball, hopscotch or handball? Then this film is for you.
If you have never experienced what it was like playing street games as a kid, you'll enjoy this film because it might even inspire you to grab your friends together for a friendly game of Stoopball.
This documentary is a fun nostalgia trip back to a time when playing in the streets of New York was considered a safe thing to do. There was a mutual respect between drivers and kids, and there was no feeling of fear. The neighborhood was a community.
These days it's difficult to see that anywhere, but there are people who are trying to revive interests in these games by promoting them in a safe environment, such as a playing field or in a section of the city that's closed off for special events.
So if you want to learn more about these great games or revisit your youth, I suggest this film wholeheartedly. Right now it's available for preorder on their website (linked above).
Oh, and bye the way, I spent 8 years in New York in the 1970's, playing handball among other things, so while I didn't play in the street like these kids did, I did feel a sense of nostalgia.
Starring: (as themselves) Keith David, Joe Pantoliano, Ray Romano, Hector Elizondo (also narrated), Regis Philbin, Whoopie Goldberg, Mike Starr, David Proval, Robert Klein, Robert Costanzo, Vinny Vella, Robert Moresco, Mark R. Harris, C. Everett Koop, Curtis Sliwa, Butch Barbella and Beverly R. Kahler
Director: Matthew Levy
Official Site: http://www.newyorkstreetgames.com/
Where were you in the 1950's, 60's or 70's? Did you hang out with your friends playing stickball, hopscotch or handball? Then this film is for you.
If you have never experienced what it was like playing street games as a kid, you'll enjoy this film because it might even inspire you to grab your friends together for a friendly game of Stoopball.
This documentary is a fun nostalgia trip back to a time when playing in the streets of New York was considered a safe thing to do. There was a mutual respect between drivers and kids, and there was no feeling of fear. The neighborhood was a community.
These days it's difficult to see that anywhere, but there are people who are trying to revive interests in these games by promoting them in a safe environment, such as a playing field or in a section of the city that's closed off for special events.
So if you want to learn more about these great games or revisit your youth, I suggest this film wholeheartedly. Right now it's available for preorder on their website (linked above).
Oh, and bye the way, I spent 8 years in New York in the 1970's, playing handball among other things, so while I didn't play in the street like these kids did, I did feel a sense of nostalgia.
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