New York Doll

Name: New York Doll
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: October 28, 2005
Duration: 75 min
Rating: 72
Cast: Arthur Kane, David Johansen

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Vivendi Entertainment | Release Date: October 28, 2005 | PG-13

Starring: Arthur Kane, David Johansen

Summary: New York Doll is a film that captures one of those rare occasions where life is not only stranger, but better than fiction. This documentary chronicles the extraordinary journey of Arthur "Killer" Kane to reunite with his bandmates. (First Independent Pictures)

Director: Greg Whiteley

Genre(s): Music, Documentary

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 75 min

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TV Guide Magazine Ken Fox

This might be the only documentary that will appeal to punks and Mormons alike. Read full review

Shawn Levy

So rich, moving and surprising that a familiar story starts to feel new again. The details, the personalities and the final twist grab you until you're left truly shaken and inspired. Read full review

Kenneth Turan

Though it is small in scale and lasts only 78 minutes, New York Doll, like any documentary, goes places we expect it to and places we do not. As journeys go, this is one to treasure. Read full review

Andrew O'Hehir

As sad stories go, this is a happy one. Read full review

Dennis Harvey

A charmer whose lack of profane language or images renders it unexpectedly viable for general broadcast. Read full review

Robert Christgau

In the end, this is less a film about a rock and roller than a film about a Mormon. And Napoleon Dynamite it ain't. Read full review

Empire Anna Smith

A fascinating portrait of a broken rock star picking up the pieces, this misses a few tricks but still entertains. Read full review

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NancyW.

Mar 4, 2007

Truth is stranger than fiction. Fame at a young age has come to many a musician, only to have drugs and alcohol take down the band. Not many get a 2nd chance for musical redemption. And many who got lost along the way never find their way. I was very touched by this documentary. I was a Truth is stranger than fiction. Fame at a young age has come to many a musician, only to have drugs and alcohol take down the band. Not many get a 2nd chance for musical redemption. And many who got lost along the way never find their way. I was very touched by this documentary. I was a Dolls fan but never knew what became of them, other than the obvious David Johanssen. Rent this for sure!… Expand