On the Bowery

On the Bowery (1957)

March 18th, 19571h 5min

Documentary, Drama
67%

Overview

A mix of documentary and scripted footage on the Bowery, New York City's skid row. Against a backdrop of men (and a few women) drinking in bars, talking and arguing, and sleeping on sidewalks, we have the story of Ray.


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