Blank City_
"New Cinema. New Wave. New York."
In the years before Ronald Reagan took office, Manhattan was in ruins. But true art has never come from comfort, and it was precisely those dire circumstances that inspired artists like Jim Jarmusch, Lizzy Borden, and Amos Poe to produce some of their best works. Taking their cues from punk rock and new wave music, these young maverick filmmakers confronted viewers with a stark reality that stood in powerful contrast to the escapist product being churned out by Hollywood.
Starring
Amos Poe, Ann Magnuson, Becky Johnston
Box Office
$99K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Blank City was released 15 years ago in 2011.
Overview
In the years before Ronald Reagan took office, Manhattan was in ruins. But true art has never come from comfort, and it was precisely those dire circumstance...
Blank City is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (20)
Amos Poe
Self
Ann Magnuson
Self
BJ
Becky Johnston
Self
Bette Gordon
Self
Beth B
Self
Casandra Stark
Self
Charlie Ahearn
Self
D
Daze
Self
Debbie Harry
Self
Eric Mitchell
Self
Fab 5 Freddy
Self
GO
Glenn O'Brien
Self
JC
James Chance
Self
Jamie Nares
Self
Jim Jarmusch
Self
J.G. Thirlwell
Self
John Lurie
Self
John Waters
Self
Kembra Pfahler
Self
Lizzie Borden
Self
BOX OFFICE
$99K
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (14 votes)
Box Office
$99,303
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Blank City about?
In the years before Ronald Reagan took office, Manhattan was in ruins. But true art has never come from comfort, and it was precisely those dire circumstances that inspired artists like Jim Jarmusch, Lizzy Borden, and Amos Poe to produce some of their best works. Taking their cues from punk rock and new wave music, these young maverick filmmakers confronted viewers with a stark reality that stood in powerful contrast to the escapist product being churned out by Hollywood.
How long is Blank City?
Blank City has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in Blank City?
The cast of Blank City includes Amos Poe, Ann Magnuson, Becky Johnston, Bette Gordon, Beth B.
How much did Blank City make at the box office?
Blank City earned $99,303 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Blank City?
Blank City has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary
