Movie Description
A Few Things I Know About Miami
(1986)Overview
This film consists of five segments which interweave archival footage with interviews to highlight aspects of Miami's history. The segments are: On Flagler Street--about the old movie palaces; Down on Second Avenue--the Black entertainment mecca of the 1920's and 1930's; Waiting at the station--the railroad; Night lights--a family of neon sign makers; On the river--Plato Cook and commerce on the Miami river.
Featured Crew
Cast
Self - Olympia Theater Worker
Self - Archival Material, WTVJ
Self - Manager, Knight Beat
Self - Columnist, Miami New Times; Editor, Nite Life
Self - Train Conductor
Self - Train Conductor
Self - Neon Sign Maker
Self - Neon Sign Maker
Self - Captain, Wrestler II
Self - Captain, Atlas
Self - 1st Mate, Atlas
Self - King of the River
Posters
Facts
Original TitleA Few Things I Know About Miami
Status Released
Release Information
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1986-01-01
Original Language
Runtime 00h 30m
Production CompaniesThe National Endowment for the Arts,Florida Arts Council,State of Florida, The Department of State, The Division of Cultural Affairs,The National Endowment for the Humanities,The Dade County Council of Arts and Sciences,The Metropolitan Dade County Board of Commissioners,Ryder Systems, Inc.,The Florida International University Foundation,Florida International Univerrsity, Department of Communication,Midtown Video,Southern Films, Inc.
Genres
- Documentary
