
80 Blocks from Tiffany's
NEW YORK STREET GANGS vs. NEW YORK COPS: AUTHENTIC, EXPLICIT, and SHOCKING
Directed by Gary Weis
Produced by Above Average Productions
A raw, unflinching documentary portrait of survival and territorial struggle among marginalized youth in the South Bronx, grounded in sociological observation rather than sensationalism.
This 1979 documentary depicts the daily life of gangs in the South Bronx. It deals primarily with two African American and Puerto Rican gangs known as the "Savage Skulls" and the "Savage Nomads".
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Is 80 Blocks from Tiffany's violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is 80 Blocks from Tiffany's scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is 80 Blocks from Tiffany's easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Does 80 Blocks from Tiffany's end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is 80 Blocks from Tiffany's sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
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Like 80 Blocks from Tiffany's
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as 80 Blocks from Tiffany's
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like 80 Blocks from Tiffany's, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like 80 Blocks from Tiffany's, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like 80 Blocks from Tiffany's, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































