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Dark Days (2000)

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Summary: Near Penn Station, next to the Amtrak tracks, squatters have been living for years. Marc Singer goes underground to live with them, and films this "family." A dozen or so men and one woman talk about their lives: horrors of childhood, jail time, losing children, being coke-heads. They scavenge, they've built themselves sturdy one-room shacks; they have pets, cook, chat, argue, give each other haircuts. A bucket is their toilet. Leaky overhead pipes are a source of water for showers. They live in virtual darkness. During the filming, Amtrak gives a 30-day eviction notice. (imdb)
Poster submitted by frederic_g54
Country: USA
Directed By: Marc Singer
Starring: Marc Singer
More information at the Internet Movie Database
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na Skrewtape
88
T8
na jamezsr
100
T6
na Cantstopdrew
90
T9
na Swordfish
85
T8
na freeipods
80
T9
na TAYLOR-MANIA
95
T9
na monstro
85
T9
na alexw07
70
T5
na begoniabol
83
T9
Really good, gripping documentary
na axleblaze
89
T7
na clarkah
90
T10
na CMQuinn
70
T6
na winds
5
T6
na reggibson
80
T9
na Hezarfen
70
T7
It is actually great, great subject, dark, with the feeling of being weak and in the outsiders' underworld...and an ending to warm the coldest heart.
na exolstice
80
T7
na AAAutin
97
T10
na IMDb-byvotes
78
T9
na onetwothree
50
T5
na kangadoodoo
65
T7
na oread
80
T9
na negative
2
T6
na chiefg
90
T10
na Cabrera
85
T6
na davidbisok
97
T8
na spikestone
80
T7
na cloak
73
T8
na Kyeiro
90
T8
na TheAlliance
80
T7
na fotoamazonas
92
T7
na Prismatic
81
T6
na M_A
80
T8
na Shmendrek
4
T9
na jofhej
90
T10
na Gody85
47
T5
na jeff_v
65
T5
na Risselada
65
T4
na fivecats
90
T8
na guichoflo
77
T5
na ribtin
88
T10
na indifferenti
8
T6
na alexandrsaar
79
T8
na aaasolanki
75
T4
Well, if you are from the developed world you might find it interesting because of the utter poverty and hardships shown in this movie. If you have lived in the under-developed/developing world this really will not strike you as special though. I did like the whole black & white thing and the original yet funny accents to the real life people in the documentary.
na W_Plans
83
T5
na cmossey
89
na filmaffinity
78
T10
na SlantMag
35
T10
"The documentary feels like it surreptitiously removed another barrier to more direct relations between those behind and in front of the camera." - Kalvin Henely
na avgcrtckr
74
T9
na kyle.loomis
9
T10
na pomattovich
82
T6
na ehrenkm
80
T7
na jakncoke
92
T10
na AlleyLights2
79
T8
na cbaarck
95
T10
na nateb
80
T7
A haunting portrait of the residents of Freedom Tunnel. DJ Shadow's music is a treat by itself, but it totally works here too.
na aaronwhat
90
T8
na Kauf
95
T10
na AceySaid10%
83
T8
na AICHEG
86
T10
na dbspin
80
T8
na hellboy76
71
T8
na Kojiless
79
T8
What I learned from this movie: some people are so full of themselves that they cannot stand to see someone down on their luck benefit from the collective kindness of others. God f"ckin' bless America.
na borislugosi
60
T2
na SunMonkey
85
T9
na Mattsdmf
75
T7
na DeazMoviez
70
T6
na Rumplesink
50
T3
na matt1987
85
T9
na Glenn Tucker
80
T8
na astrakhan
80
T8
na rymor
90
T9
na Rogier
100
T6
na NRM01
64
T7
na oldgoat
66
T5
Too slow, didn't hit any one topic heavily enough.
na Alban
78
T9
na Meta Critic
74
T9
na Kramer
78
T5
na stasis
88
T7
na ayall
77
T5
na M.Robitussin
95
T9
beautiful.
na Pickpocket
10
T2
Boring, depressing, has a really stupid fucking message at the end. Yes, let's just give them something for nothing and their lives will magically be better. It's amazing how people don't understand that this concept is ridiculous. Oh wait, queue uplifting music and manipulate people into thinking this is a good thing. Assuming any of them are still alive, I'm sure their lives still blow if they are still taking government handouts. Also, one guy sounds exactly like Deaf Frat Guy, hilarious.
na yamface
7
T7
na DrinkMilk
65
T7
na Moribunny
75
T9
The people I watched this with thought it was just okay and overlong. Well, maybe I missed something, but I myself was fairly fascinated. I thought it was everything a documentary should be. My only complaint is that it was often hard to make out what the subjects were saying.
na meeshymeg
95
T8
na helfen419
88
T9
na issou
90
T10
na abesempire
90
T7
na rbamattre
75
T8
na emgray
65
T4
na HP_Buttcraft
90
T10
na waitsup
71
T8
na Merc
85
T9
na ericdoyle
95
T7
gritty reality. big time dedication for filmmakers to spend/live nearly 2 years making this one underground -- literally.
na caffe
77
T7
na NPerez
75
T3
na Attached Eon
78
T8
Interesting documentary. On the DVD there is a 'making of' that is also really good, as the director had to go down and live with these people for several weeks, and they all had a part on the crew and whatnot. DJ Shadow scored it too, which fits the movie perfectly.
na MrsEmmaPeel
76
T6
na abstemious
70
T5
na amh03m
80
T7
na ZombieBuffet
65
T7
na RNG
73
T8
na sengir
73
T3
na IMPERIALIST
97
T10
One of the best documentaries I've ever seen, and a pretty kickass soundtrack by DJ Shadow. It's a look into the life of people who otherwise are considered nonexistant by society. Pretty uplifiting, as they're eventually given help in their situation. An example of a documentary that brings not only awareness to a situation, but also is instrumental in helping.
na jazzglow
80
T5
na amanohyo
60
T9
na owen1218
90
T10
na krhunt
85
T9
na NeuroticErot
64
T3
I was really excited to watch this, but it's actually pretty boring.
na joseywales
84
T10
na mallorywins
90
T9
na Tyler
90
T10
Takes you into a world that has never been seen! Amazing I couldn't belive what was going on infront of my own eyes.
na pnguins12
80
T6
na Zeno
91
T10
na FitFortDanga
88
T9
Riveting documentary, impressive work from a first-time filmmaker and his homeless amateur crew.
na svicciarelli
95
T10
One of the most moving docs I've ever seen - this is an example of the power of film.
na Watashi
65
T5
na tonyscare
3
T6
na Massive
80
T7
na DancingP
73
T6
na jphnc
85
T8
na jimmynmu
88
T9
This film puts a face on homeless people. Great characters and an interesting dark subject really make this a great film.
na schnofel
65
T6
na floortap
88
T9
na partious
86
T6
na Moltar
75
T8
na givethanks
83
T10
na CHOICECOD
84
T8
na vincente
84
T9
Others don't get the attention they need for a change. But I guess step by step this world can be a better place.
na mpowell
77
T7
Incredible -- I had no idea that people lived in train tunnels, and this film did a great job of humanizing them without getting all sentimental.
na tarrant
90
T10
na imdb
78
T10
na nataskaos
79
T7
I love the grit in this movie. Most of the time I'm not a fan of the dimly lit stuff, but it puts a good atmosphere on this whole film. plus, how do you not love a bunch of guys living in the tunnels of NYC.
na frigmagnet
75
T8
na Neveryan
86
T9
na chinansky
96
T10
na thatgreatwar
78
T7
na anime salve
88
T8
na georgia sam
80
T7
na mongo
70
T5
na besharah
85
T8
na Tikaz
90
T8
na ggg
65
T6
na FaultFinder
76
T7
na dbarrie
90
T6
na Blnd2Spll
97
T10
na Mastroianni
100
T10
na psychedelicr
95
T10
An astounding documentary: very honest, very emotional, and very true. For a recent film, it has a very grubby 70s-80s underground look, which I admire as poignant and inspirational.
na aibradford
90
T8
na rettelo
87
T9
na Matthew
90
T9
na Dowling_J
50
T2
na Obdurate
86
T8
na hoolie
80
T6
na JakeAesthete
55
T5
na BaldTony
99
T6
na JayBee
86
T9
na imeanforever
80
T5
na experimental
81
T8
na ddyment
84
T9
na colinm
75
T7
na TJ Ximenez
86
T6
na DrJones
90
T9
na tonyx
64
T4
na frederic_g54
80
T7
As you can see, I've been watching a lot of documentaries lately, but I feel they speak the truth like no other. It may not be beautiful to look at, but it's informative and eye-opening, and that's all that mattered to me. Dark Days is a unique piece of work.
na Juice Box
78
T7
na rhinderman
78
T5
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