This film consists of five segments which interweave archival footage with interviews to highlight aspects of Miami's history. The segments are: On Flagler Street--about the old movie palaces; Down on Second Avenue--the Black entertainment mecca of the 1920's and 1930's; Waiting at the station--the railroad; Night lights--a family of neon sign makers; On the river--Plato Cook and commerce on the Miami river.
Release Date | January 1, 1986 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | A Few Things I Know About Miami | |
Runtime | 30min | |
Budget | — | |
Revenue | — | |
Language | — | |
Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | United States of America | |
Production Companies | The National Endowment for the ArtsFlorida Arts CouncilState of Florida, The Department of State, The Division of Cultural AffairsThe National Endowment for the HumanitiesThe Dade County Council of Arts and SciencesThe Metropolitan Dade County Board of CommissionersRyder Systems, Inc.The Florida International University FoundationFlorida International Univerrsity, Department of CommunicationMidtown VideoSouthern Films, Inc. |