Citizen Jane: Battle For The City

2017 · G · History

Citizen Jane is a timely tale of what can happen when engaged citizens fight the power for the sake of a better world. Arguably no one did more to shape our understanding of the modern American city than Jane Jacobs, the visionary activist and writer who fought to preserve urban communities in the face of destructive development projects.

Directed by: Matt Tyrnauer

Featuring: Marisa Tomei, Thomas Campanella, Mindy Fullilove, Alexander Garvin, Paul Goldberger, Steven Johnson, Max Page, Mary Rowe, Michael Sorkin, Vincent D'Onofrio & Jane Jacobs

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