80 Blocks From Tiffany's
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| Directed by | Gary Weis |
| Produced by | Gary Weis |
| Written by | John Bradshaw |
| Cinematography | Joan Churchill |
| Editing by | Michal Goldman |
| Studio | Above Average Productions |
| Release date(s) | 1979 |
| Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
80 Blocks From Tiffany's is a 1979 documentary directed by Gary Weis. It depicted the daily life of gangs within the context of the South Bronx. It dealt primary with two African American and Puerto Rican gangs known as the "Savage Skulls" and the "Savage Nomads"[1]
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[edit] Social context
The South Bronx was known for its severe social decay during the 1970s[2] and this idea was emphasised throughout the documentary. The documentary also illustrated many social issues such as high unemployment, prostitution and drug and alcohol abuse.
[edit] Distribution
80 Blocks From Tiffany's was released by Pacific Arts Entertainment for Home Video on VHS in 1985.
[edit] Film References
80 Blocks From Tiffany's refers to the distance between Tiffany's jewelry store in Manhattan and the South Bronx.
