Beautiful, interesting, incredible cinema.
IN JACKSON HEIGHTS
Synopsis
In Jackson Heights, one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in New York City, immigrants from Mexico, India, Afghanistan, China, and other nations live side-by-side. As gentrification encroaches on their beloved district, residents and local businesses find themselves being priced out.
Synopsis
In Jackson Heights, one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in New York City, immigrants from Mexico, India, Afghanistan, China, and other nations live side-by-side. As gentrification encroaches on their beloved district, residents and local businesses find themselves being priced out.
Our take
Attesting to the multicultural vibrancy of New York City, Frederick Wiseman’s colorful ode to a beloved neighborhood is a sensorial feast. As jubilant celebrations are interspersed with choruses of dissent, this sprawling yet dynamic documentary trumpets the joy and the power of collective action.