The Cornelia Street Café In Exile
A Film By Michael Jacobsohn
This poignant film chronicles the vibrant history of the Cornelia Street Café, its eclectic artist community, and its owner Robin Hirsch. Despite thriving for over four decades, the café's closure, driven by exorbitant rent hikes, highlights the harsh realities of gentrification in Greenwich Village and beyond. Through heartfelt storytelling and intimate interviews, the documentary captures the diverse talents and cherished memories of this iconic space, offering a bittersweet reflection on its lasting impact.
With Appearances by:
David Amram, Daniel Cainer, Georgina Corbo, Cliff Eberhardt, Peter Ekstrom, Eve Ensler, Jane Goldberg, Roald Hoffmann, Jess Korman, Daniel Levy, Michael Lydon, Ellen Mandel, David Massengill, Rod MacDonald, Michael McGuigan, Frank Messina, Metropolitan Klezmer, Nadine Mozon, Arturo O’Farrill, Cilla Owens, Michael Quinn, Hannah Reimann, Nathalie Schmidt, Paul Shapiro, Jackie Sheeler, Joanna Sherman, Nick Ullett, Fred Rohan-Vargas, Suzanne Vega
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The Cornelia Street Cafe In Exile, has received funding from (NYSCA) New York State Council On The Arts. Please consider making a contribution via (NYFA) New York Foundation for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsor, which allows for tax-deductible donations.​
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Photo by: Kevin Hogen for the WSJ
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