Chelsea on the Rocks

Name: Chelsea on the Rocks
Genre: Documentary
Released: October 2, 2009
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 57

2009

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Aliquot Films | Release Date: October 2, 2009 | R

Summary: The 12-storey, 250 room Chelsea Hotel - originally built in 1883 as Manhattan’s first cooperative apartment, and the tallest building in New York until 1902 - was converted into a hotel and residence in 1905. Once considered an untouchable, impenetrable tower for writers, artists, musicians and mavericks, it has recently been claimed as aThe 12-storey, 250 room Chelsea Hotel - originally built in 1883 as Manhattan’s first cooperative apartment, and the tallest building in New York until 1902 - was converted into a hotel and residence in 1905. Once considered an untouchable, impenetrable tower for writers, artists, musicians and mavericks, it has recently been claimed as a boutique hotel venture for a management company who shows blatant disregard for its formidable history. (Wild Bunch Films)… Expand

Director: Abel Ferrara

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: R

Runtime: 88 min

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Keith Uhlich

Ferrara’s unconventional methods only manage to serve Chelsea on the Rocks, his loving portrait of Manhattan’s boho landmark, the Chelsea Hotel. Read full review

Walter Addiego

It's a celebration of a shady landmark, but also a lament. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

Rambles a bit, but it's a real slice of New York history. Read full review

Sam Adams

The movie’s most enjoyable moments are the brief instances when Ferrara himself intrudes on the scene. Read full review

Joe Williams

Even as Bard, filmmaker Milos Forman and Ferrara himself bemoan the changes, the lobby is filled with fine art -- and guests who aren't likely to harm you. Read full review

Leslie Felperin

A skittery, rambling but often absorbing portrait. Read full review

Nick Pinkerton

Chelsea rambles--and in a way that makes you want to move down the bar. Read full review

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