The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie

The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie (2017)

October 3rd, 20170h 55min

Documentary
70%

Overview

Get to know the siblings whose films have captured the skittering pulse of New York’s city streets. An original documentary featuring footage from the making of their new thriller, Good Time, along with several of the brothers’ early features and shorts. Produced by the Criterion Channel for their "Meet the Filmmakers" series.


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