1990 • Movie • Documentary • Directed by Karen Kramer

The Last of the New York Cigar Rollers

Name: The Last of the New York Cigar Rollers
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1990-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 13 min
Cast: Abigail A. Almanzar, Antonio Martinez, Albert Castellano

Synopsis

For many years the art and craft of hand-rolled cigars was an important industry in New York City, employing tens of thousands of workers from many nations. Today, the practice is nearly extinct.

Details

GenreDocumentary

Release Date1990-01-01

Runtime13 min

Main Audio LanguageEnglish

CountriesUS

Production CompanyKaren Kramer Films

Keywords

Immigrants

Advisory

All Audiences

Festivals

Museum of Modern Art, What's Happening
Wellington Film Festival

Cast

Abigail A. Almanzaras cigar roller

Antonio Martinezas cigar roller

Albert Castellanoas cigar roller

Crew

Karen Kramerdirector

1990 • Movie • Documentary • Directed by Karen Kramer

The Last of the New York Cigar Rollers

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Synopsis

For many years the art and craft of hand-rolled cigars was an important industry in New York City, employing tens of thousands of workers from many nations. Today, the practice is nearly extinct.