This is the film that showed Hollywood there was money in hip-hop, and it plays best in a room full of New Yorkers who recognise every train line. ZEPHYR's animated graffiti titles rival Saul Bass, and the park jam finale at the Williamsburg Bridge amphitheater is one of the great climaxes in NYC cinema. Seeing it inside a Transit Museum anniversary series gives the subway footage a second life.
What to expect
Roughly 82 minutes with no opening act, so the 8:10 start means you are out before 9:40. Film Forum is a four-screen nonprofit cinema with steep seating and a serious coffee bar. Expect an audience that treats the movie as a document, not a novelty.
Good to know
- A one-night-only repertory booking, not a run.
- Film Forum is a nonprofit; the $12 member rate pays for itself in about three visits.
- Nearest trains are the 1 to Houston St and the C or E to Spring St.
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Common questions
Is Wild Style part of a series?
Yes, it screens within NYC IN TRANSIT, marking the New York Transit Museum's 50th anniversary.
How long is the film?
Approximately 82 minutes.
