2008
Not Rated
First Run Features
1 h 33 m

2008
Not Rated
First Run Features
1 h 33 m

Summary Wetlands was one of the hottest venues for underground music in New York City. This former Chinese food warehouse just south of the Holland Tunnel hosted the latest up-and-coming artists in every musical genre. But it was more than just a rock-and-roll joint--it was also the first "activist nightclub," a place as devoted to environmental...

Documentary

Directed By: Dean Budnick

2008
Not Rated
First Run Features
1 h 33 m

2008
Not Rated
First Run Features
1 h 33 m

Wetlands Preserved: The Story of an Activist Nightclub

Name: Wetlands Preserved: The Story of an Activist Nightclub
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2008-03-14
Duration: 1 min 33 s
Rating: 69
Cast: Mabili Kregg Ajamu, Rob Barraco, Chris Barron, Tim Barry, Larry Bloch

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews

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New York Daily News

With its carefully-chosen soundtrack, funky animation, and enthusiastic interviews, Dean Budnick's affectionate documentary pays apt tribute to Wetlands, a local landmark that closed in 2001.

By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Crammed with colorful interviews, digital animation and live performances, this frisky and forthright film by Dean Budnick chronicles a vision of financing social progress with really great tunes.

By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

An appropriately mellow chronicle of a Tribeca nightclub's lifespan.

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Variety

Pays fitting tribute to Wetlands' unique rebirth of '60s idealism within a '90s urban setting.

By Ronnie Scheib FULL REVIEW

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Production Company A View of You

Release Date Mar 14, 2008

Duration 1 h 33 m

Rating Not Rated

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Website http://www.wetlandspreserved.com/

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Awards

Asheville Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Wetlands Preserved: The Story of an Activist Nightclub

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Mabili Kregg Ajamu

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Rob Barraco

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Chris Barron

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Tim Barry

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Larry Bloch

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Steve Bloom

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Rob Bookman

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Marty Bostoff

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Marc Brownstein

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Oteil Burbridge

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Edward Cisneros

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Aaron Comess

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Carole De Saram

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Rob Derhak

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Mike Doughty

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Jimmy Drescher

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Walter Durkacz

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John Dwork

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Steve Eichner

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Richard Gehr

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