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Giuliani Time

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Giuliani Time

Released Jan 31, 2005

2h 10m

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Filmmaker Kevin Keating examines Rudolph Giuliani's record as mayor of New York before the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, turned him into a national hero. Former Mayor Ed Koch, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Donald Trump, and Editor Wayne Barrett of The Village Voice are among those who comment on Giuliani's reign.

Critics Consensus

Though he may be preaching to the choir, Keating provides plenty of evidence to back his claims about the former NYC mayor.

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

While Giuliani Time offers a wealth of important information that many might have long forgotten, its impact is diluted by its heavily biased nature and lack of balance.

Jun 20, 2006

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

With the former mayor currently enjoying one of the rare second acts in American political life, Giuliani Time does a strong job of reminding us what the first one was like.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 16, 2006

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Ella Taylor

L.A. Weekly

Giuliani Time energetically deflates one trumpeted myth after another about Giuliani's success at turning the city around from its doldrums in the 1970s.

Jun 15, 2006

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Prairie Miller

WBAI Web Radio

Keating makes the case that a Giuliani presidency would be an exceedingly bad idea, juxtaposing the politician's public persona and veneer of fake charm, with his vicious dark side that periodically peers through.

Sep 29, 2007

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Phil Hall

Film Threat

A chilling record of a politician whose modus operandi includes incessant lying, taking credit for other peoples' achievements, blatant racism and imperious governing.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 25, 2007

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Kam Williams

EURWeb

Damning documentary indicts the ex-mayor as deserving to be remembered not for the clean-up of the Twin Towers, but for his utter lack of compassion for the impoverished and working classes.

Rated: 4/4

Mar 13, 2007

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Shakimono V

I definitely recommend watching this documentary. I actually met Kevin Keating on the A train in NYC while I was performing poetry and sharing (selling) my digital art prints. He gifted me the dvd and said it was very important and he was so right. I absolutely LOVED it! This is film deserves more recognition.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/25

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Audience Member

My new mentor produced and directed this film....I'm next!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

Giuliani is exposed for what he is in this film. Long, but I liked it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

Giuliani had to clean up the city. If he needed to bust some heads to do it, good for him.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

A decent but bias doc on who the real Rudy Giuliani is very enjoyable 8 out of 10

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

simple documentary, but effectively portrays his term as mayor of nyc before he came "america's mayor" or whatever. if you're interested in nyc, or urban politics/studies, check this movie out.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Kevin Keating examines Rudolph Giuliani's record as mayor of New York before the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, turned him into a national hero. Former Mayor Ed Koch, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Donald Trump, and Editor Wayne Barrett of The Village Voice are among those who comment on Giuliani's reign.

Director: Kevin Keating
Producer: Kevin Keating, Williams Cole
Production Co: K Video
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 31, 2005, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): May 12, 2006
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 29, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $22.0K
Runtime: 2h 10m

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