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‘Drop Dead City’: When New York Was on the Financial Brink

This surprisingly entertaining film examines the 1975 fiscal crisis that nearly led the city to bankruptcy. The movie’s conclusions remain relevant today.

Alissa Wilkinson
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Documentary Films and Programs, Drop Dead City New York on the Brink in 1975 (Movie), Municipal Assistance Corp, New York City, Rohatyn, Felix G, Rohatyn, Michael
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