New York Doll

PG-13

Released Oct 27, 2005

1h 17m

Documentary

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51 Reviews

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Arthur "Killer" Kane, former New York Dolls bassist, becomes a Mormon after hitting rock bottom.

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Critics Consensus

Arthur Kane is a fascinating subject in what ultimately proves to be a touching, bittersweet documentary.

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Joel H

I didn't really know who the New York Dolls were. I'm not familiar with their music. However, when I first saw this film years ago, it made me care about their bassist Arthur "Killer" Kane. New York Doll is a simple documentary about the life of a former punk rocker who hits rock bottom and then finds new hope in religion. It's a redemption story, really. Kane is portrayed as such a humble and likeable person that you want him to be happy. And the sadness in his life is constantly accompanied by a sweetness from his optimism those who surround & support him. New York Doll is definitely worth watching.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/22/23

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Audience Member

Saw this years ago, and it still sticks in my mind as one of the most interesting docs I have ever seen. The scene of the Dolls reuniting in NY is very moving. This is a must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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william s

My favorite doc and one of the best movies of the year,Kane is just amazing to watch .What an interesting,touching story that's last few minutes will break break your heart.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Heartbreakingly awesome. A must see for musicians with chips on their shoulders

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

An intriguing and a sentimental documentary of Arthur Kane that is bittersweet and belies the integrity of the man, and an ending that is simply written straight from a Hollywood movie. Overall very good though I wish they showed more of the early footage but this is more about Arthur and the reforming of the dolls.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

Beautiful rock doc. You really feel like you get to know the man, and you fall in love with the music.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Terry Lawson

Detroit Free Press

The Doll in the title of the fine, touching documentary New York Doll is far from a supermodel.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 8, 2006

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Apr 7, 2006

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Roger Moore

Orlando Sentinel

New York Doll is still a revelation, and a fine companion piece to End of the Century, the edgier and uglier history of another post-Dolls band, The Ramones.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 6, 2006

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Christopher Campbell

Cinematical

A tribute to and stroking of its subject ... And by canonizing Kane, displaying this hulking angel with such innocence, the film is soulless.

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 18, 2007

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Doris Toumarkine

Film Journal International

Excels at telling the extraordinary story of a bizarrely ordinary man.

Mar 1, 2007

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Rated: 3/5

May 6, 2006

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Synopsis

Arthur "Killer" Kane, former New York Dolls bassist, becomes a Mormon after hitting rock bottom.

Director: Greg Whiteley
Distributor: First Independent Pictures
Production Co: One Potato Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Drug Content)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 27, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 24, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $217.7K
Runtime: 1h 17m

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