Dadetown
Originally released in 1995. Dadetown is a documentary film. directed by Russ Hexter.
Starring Robert Wall, Edith Meeks, and Bill Garrison
Synopsis
Interviews in the Michael Moore/"Roger and Me" tradition examine life in small-town America, class conflicts and the collapse of an upstate New York community, Dadetown, when the town's once-prosperous factory, reduced to the manufacture of paper clips and staples, finally closes. Facing massive unemployment, the blue-collar Dadetown residents next find yuppies moving into town to staff the local division of a big computer outfit.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dadetown about?
Interviews in the Michael Moore/"Roger and Me" tradition examine life in small-town America, class conflicts and the collapse of an upstate New York community, Dadetown, when the town's once-prospe...
Who directed Dadetown?
Dadetown was directed by Russ Hexter.
How long is Dadetown?
Dadetown has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Dadetown released?
Dadetown was released on September 2, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dadetown?
The main cast of Dadetown includes Robert Wall, Edith Meeks, Bill Garrison, Valerie Gilbert, Jim Pryor.