One October

2017

56 min.

Drama

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In October 2008, WFMU radio reporter Clay Pigeon takes to the streets of New York to talk to people about their lives, their dreams, and their relationship with a transforming city.

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This lively and engaging documentary, directed by Rachel Shuman, takes place in October 2008, as the world was reeling from the Great Recession and America was on the cusp of the Barack Obama and John McCain Presidential Election. Just 56 mins. in length, WFMU radio host Clay Pigeon takes to the streets of NYC to interview New Yorkers about their lives and current events, as well as an underlying theme of the doc, that of the gentrification of the city. The interviews are brief, well edited, and very engaging. There's also colorful and haunting scenes of NYC parades, parks, and ceremonies where the cinematography is spectacular. Overall, I can highly recommend this film which I found at my local library.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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John DeFore

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A time capsule with easy, humanistic charm.

May 11, 2018

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Alan Scherstuhl

Village Voice

The election, the 2008 financial crash, the sense that the city is becoming less habitable for the non-wealthy: This is One October's bracing context.

May 8, 2018

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Ruth Kinane

Entertainment Weekly

It's Pigeon's sincere approach here and throughout the documentary that holds the audience's attention. His dulcet tone and affable manner allow him to get close to people, gain their trust, and encourage their openness.

Rated: B+

May 7, 2018

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Warm, lively and provocative. A must-see for New Yorkers, young and old.

Rated: 9/10

May 11, 2018

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Bobby LePire

Film Threat

It elevates its simple premise by showing the resilience of the human spirit and the little moments that connect us all.

Rated: A

May 8, 2018

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Synopsis

In October 2008, WFMU radio reporter Clay Pigeon takes to the streets of New York to talk to people about their lives, their dreams, and their relationship with a transforming city.

Director: Rachel Shuman
Executive Producer: Ed Norton
Screenwriter: Annie Bruno, Whitney Henry-Lester
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 14, 2018

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