The City Dark
"A search for night on a planet that never sleeps"
Originally released in 2012. The City Dark is a documentary film. directed by Ian Cheney. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ian Cheney
Synopsis
When filmmaker Ian Cheney moves to New York City and discovers skies almost completely devoid of stars, a simple question – what do we lose, when we lose the night? – spawns a journey to America's brightest and darkest corners. Astronomers, cancer researchers, ecologists and philosophers provide glimpses of what is lost in the glare of city lights. Blending a humorous, searching tone with poetic footage of the night sky, what unravels is an introduction to the science of the dark, and an exploration of the human relationship to the stars.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 2012
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Wicked Delicate Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The City Dark about?
When filmmaker Ian Cheney moves to New York City and discovers skies almost completely devoid of stars, a simple question – what do we lose, when we lose the night? – spawns a journey to Americ...
Who directed The City Dark?
The City Dark was directed by Ian Cheney.
How long is The City Dark?
The City Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The City Dark released?
The City Dark was released on January 20, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The City Dark?
The main cast of The City Dark includes Ian Cheney.