**Bookwars Directed by Jason Rosette** *by Matt Zoller Seitz, New York Film Critics Circle* *(originally appearing in the NY Press)* In *BookWars*, a superb nonfiction film by first-time feature director Jason Rosette, books are more than sources of knowledge. They are merchandise that’s appraised, bought and sold. They’re also artifacts, sometimes clean and intact but more often damaged, whose condition at…
BookWars (2000)
The Word is on the Street
The gritty world of New York City street booksellers is exposed in a remarkable story that chronicles their lives and loves and their unique perspectives on life. Made on location at the sidewalk book tables of New York by a fellow street bookseller, 'BookWars' explores the other side of the book tables along the streets of the Village, on the Lower East Side, along 6th avenue, and elsewhere in New York City. See the Mayor, the University and the NYPD try to shut them down!
Top Cast
Peter Whitney
Self - Street Bookseller
Rick Sherman
Self - Street Bookseller
Ron Harris
Self - Street Bookseller
Jason Rosette
Self - Street Bookseller
Everett Shapiro
Self - Street Bookseller
Polish Joe
Self - Street Bookseller
Al Geldman
Self - As Street Bookseller 'Al Mappo'
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What is BookWars about?
The gritty world of New York City street booksellers is exposed in a remarkable story that chronicles their lives and loves and their unique perspectives on life. Made on location at the sidewalk book tables of New York by a fellow street bookseller, 'BookWars' explores the…
When was BookWars released?
BookWars was released in 2000.
What genres does BookWars belong to?
BookWars is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in BookWars?
The cast of BookWars includes Peter Whitney, Rick Sherman, Ron Harris, Jason Rosette, Everett Shapiro.