Fifty Miles from Times Square

(1981)

Genres: Documentary, Music

Year: 1981

Runtime: 47 мин

Country: United States of America

Director: John Cohen

Plot

A colorful portrait of life in Putnam County, New York, with its "old-time fiddlers, farmers, commuters, and hippies," where an earlier, more traditional, relaxed style of life continues. This now-classic documentary will generate discussion in a range of classes in American studies, cultural anthropology, sociology, and popular culture. It was produced by renowned filmmaker and musician John Cohen.