Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

6.8 (16 reviews)

92 minutes

2017

Documentary

Writer and urban activist Jane Jacobs fights to save historic New York City during the ruthless redevelopment era of urban planner Robert Moses in the 1960s.

Cast

Thomas Campanella

Himself

Mindy Fullilove

Herself

Alexander Garvin

Himself

Paul Goldberger

Himself

Steven Johnson

Himself

Max Page

Himself

Mary Rowe

Herself

Michael Sorkin

Himself

Marisa Tomei

Jane Jacobs (voice)

Vincent D'Onofrio

Robert Moses (voice)

Jane Jacobs

Herself (uncredited, archival footage)

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