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42nd Street

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42ND STREET takes audiences to the birthplace of Dominican dembow, exposing the beating heart of the creatives that bring life to the popular genre. A sensory dive into the lives of dancers and artists striving to follow their dreams, 42ND STREET is a raw and unflinching look at a defiant counter-culture in the Dominican urban scene--all unfolding on a bold, unrelenting 600-meter 42nd street.

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Zachary Lee RogerEbert.com Mar 25
I hold so much gratitude for a film like “42nd Street” that reminds us that dance can be not only a form of resistance but a way to reaffirm our humanity. Go to Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness Jun 4
3/5
... the documentary may be well made, engaging, and, often, raw, but, to borrow from Demetal’s philosophy, what does any of it matter if it’s not authentic? Go to Full Review Kent Hill Film Threat May 19
7/10
This is more of a kind of musical baptism of fire than simply a movie of artistry and defiance. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Apr 14
4/5
Like its subject, the film is a fusion of styles. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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José María Cabral

Director

José María Cabral

Screenwriter

Miguel Yarull

Screenwriter

José María Cabral

Producer

José María Cabral

Executive Producer

Hernan Herrera

Cinematographer
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Movie Info

Synopsis 42ND STREET takes audiences to the birthplace of Dominican dembow, exposing the beating heart of the creatives that bring life to the popular genre. A sensory dive into the lives of dancers and artists striving to follow their dreams, 42ND STREET is a raw and unflinching look at a defiant counter-culture in the Dominican urban scene--all unfolding on a bold, unrelenting 600-meter 42nd street.
Director
José María Cabral
Producer
José María Cabral
Screenwriter
José María Cabral, Miguel Yarull
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 31m