Ruckus Manhattan
Originally released in 1976. Ruckus Manhattan is a documentary film. directed by Red Grooms. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Grooms' sculptural masterpiece "Ruckus Manhattan" took thirteen months to contruct. It was originally meant to encompass all of Manhattan Island up to the Cloisters, but time and money ran out of Midtown Manhattan. The work was desinged for 88 glass-enclosed space with thirty-foot high ceilings. To prepare for this huge environmental sculpture "celebrating" in Karen Cooper's words, "the gritty glamour and chaotic beauty that is New York City," Red and Mimi Grooms hiked and rode through Manhattan, making sketches and taking photographs. Then they collected collaborators and went to work, using tons of hardware, paints, elastic, steel, and fabric.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruckus Manhattan about?
Grooms' sculptural masterpiece "Ruckus Manhattan" took thirteen months to contruct. It was originally meant to encompass all of Manhattan Island up to the Cloisters, but time and money ran out of M...
Who directed Ruckus Manhattan?
Ruckus Manhattan was directed by Red Grooms.
How long is Ruckus Manhattan?
Ruckus Manhattan has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Ruckus Manhattan released?
Ruckus Manhattan was released on January 1, 1976 in theaters.