In Jackson Heights
Filmmaker Fred Wiseman shines a light on one of the world's most diverse communities.
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A Night Scene in Jackson Heights
"The film emerged from nine weeks of shooting and ten months of editing."
"The film emerged from nine weeks of shooting and ten months of editing."
A Colombia Match in Jackson Heights
"For IN JACKSON HEIGHTS I drew an imaginary line around part of the Borough of Queens..."
"For IN JACKSON HEIGHTS I drew an imaginary line around part of the Borough of Queens..."
A Jewish Community Center in Jackson Heights
"The shooting method was to walk around filming events in the street"
"The shooting method was to walk around filming events in the street"
Assimilation
A class of Jackson Heights students learn to become taxi drivers in New York City.
A class of Jackson Heights students learn to become taxi drivers in New York City.
Diversity - LGBT
Watch a peaceful LGBT protest in Jackson Heights, NY.
Watch a peaceful LGBT protest in Jackson Heights, NY.
Diversity - Temple
Visit a Hindu temple in Jackson Heights, NY.
Visit a Hindu temple in Jackson Heights, NY.
Community
NYC Council member, Daniel Dromm, addresses a crowd about the upcoming Pride parade.
NYC Council member, Daniel Dromm, addresses a crowd about the upcoming Pride parade.
Bottle Return and a Flower Stand in Jackson Heights
"I have, since I was a child, always been fascinated by the variety of human behavior."
"I have, since I was a child, always been fascinated by the variety of human behavior."
A Laundromat in Jackson Heights
"Some films are in part defined and limited to the buildings they take place in ..."
"Some films are in part defined and limited to the buildings they take place in ..."
Immigration
Hear the story of a border crossing between Mexico and the U.S.
Hear the story of a border crossing between Mexico and the U.S.
Gentrification
A store owner in Jackson Heights, NY, discusses gentrification.
A store owner in Jackson Heights, NY, discusses gentrification.