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MIRACLE ON 42ND STREET documentary

The amazing true story of Manhattan Plaza and affordable housing for artists.

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MIRACLE ON 42ND STREET documentary

MIRACLE ON 42ND STREET documentary

MIRACLE ON 42ND STREET documentary

MIRACLE ON 42ND STREET documentary

MIRACLE ON 42ND STREET documentary

The amazing true story of Manhattan Plaza and affordable housing for artists.

The amazing true story of Manhattan Plaza and affordable housing for artists.

The amazing true story of Manhattan Plaza and affordable housing for artists.

The amazing true story of Manhattan Plaza and affordable housing for artists.

Alice Elliott
Alice Elliott
Alice Elliott
Alice Elliott
1 Campaign |
New York, United States
$4,027 USD 32 backers
10% of $40,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
"Miracle on 42nd Street" is a completed 70-min documentary about the history and impact of the Manhattan Plaza apartment complex in New York City. Starting with the building’s initial commercial failure in the mid-1970s, the story recounts how – in a moment of inspiration or maybe desperation - the buildings were “re-purposed” as affordable housing for people who worked in the performing arts, becoming one of the first intentional, government supported, affordable housing for artist residences.

Summary

Welcome to the IndieGoGo campaign for the not-for-profit feature documentary film, “Miracle on 42nd Street,”  directed by Academy Award-nominated director, Alice Elliott. This is the first major film about the amazing true story of the apartment complex Manhattan Plaza, affordable housing, and how performing artists pioneered the revitalization of the blighted Broadway and mid-town Manhattan area in the 1970s.

“Miracle on 42nd Street” is now completed and ready for worldwide distribution! The film was produced as a registered 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation. 

“Miracle on 42nd Street” was a passion project, started by people whose lives were dramatically impacted in those early days and who credit Manhattan Plaza with helping them survive their early struggles in the arts and entertainment field. It’s about the value of the arts and artists in America and how they can be culturally and economically transformative. Across America, creative place-makers are now using the same model established by Manhattan Plaza to revitalize troubled cities. 

 “Miracle on 42nd Street” features exclusive interviews with an ALL STAR cast whose lives were touch by Manhattan Plaza, including LARRY DAVID (co-creator of “Seinfeld”), ALICIA KEYS (recording artist), TERRENCE HOWARD (“Empire”), GIANCARLO ESPOSITO (“Breaking Bad”), DONALD FAISON (“Scrubs”), SAMUEL L. JACKSON (“The Avengers”), ANGELA LANSBURY (“Murder, She Wrote”) and many more.  The film is narrated by award-winning playwright/actor CHAZ PALMINTERI (“A Bronx Tale”).

The film was produced by a mostly all-woman team of established filmmakers, led by Academy Award-nominated director Alice Elliott. Other notable producers with long lists of credits include casting directors Mary Jo Slater and Nancy Perkins, Producer/Editor Lisa Shreve, Producers Erika Lockridge, Joanne Storkan, Cindy Cowan, Cindy Bond, Julie Howe, Eric Small, and Ken Aguado.

The film has been playing to acclaim at film festivals around the country. But now it’s time to bring this important story to a world audience. 

 

What We Need & Why We Need It

The cost to license archival media and music is very expensive. Before a film can be delivered for distribution, all rights must be licensed and cleared. Like many documentaries, funding is scarce and “Miracle on 42nd Street” only had enough initial funding to license media materials for a (lower cost) festival license. Those licenses will expire this fall. The clock is ticking on the life of this film.

This film has offers from several established indie distributors and broadcast interest from public television, Upon the successful completion of this campaign, you should be seeing the film very soon! Thank you all for your support!

 

We are offering donors the following  PERKS for your generosity:

PERKS (Domestic only)

MIRACLE ON 42ND STREET IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT PRODUCTION.

YOUR DONATION MAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

Please click on each perk on the right to read full information about your rewards.

 

$25 Advocate

Limited-time Vimeo link to stream film after broadcast.

+Personal email thank you from the director, Academy Award®-nominated

documentary filmmaker Alice Elliott.

$50 Sponsor

All of the above PLUS:

DVD when commercially available.  (Estimated delivery: Spring 2019)

“Thank you” credit on the DVD

$100 Resident

All of the above PLUS:

1 ticket to KENNY KRAMER’S (yes, that Kramer) REALITY TOUR.

(Does not include transportation to NYC.)

$150 Good Neighbor

All of the above (except the 1 Reality Tour ticket) PLUS:

2 tickets to KENNY KRAMER’S REALITY TOUR

OR other perks

(Still does not include transportation to NYC.)

$200 Better Neighbor

All of the above (except the 1 Reality Tour ticket) PLUS:

2 tickets to KENNY KRAMER’S REALITY TOUR

Signed DVD of Director’s Academy Award-nominated film The Collector of Bedford Street.

$250 Great Neighbor

All of the above (including 2 Reality Tour tickets) PLUS one of three options:  

Option A: Signed copy of “The Hollywood Pitching Bible” by Executive Producer Ken Aguado.

Option B: $25 Gift Certificate Poseidon Bakery.

Option C: $25 Westway Diner Gift Certificate. 

$300 Local Hero

All of the above (including 2 Reality Tour tickets) PLUS:

Signed DVD of Director’s PBS Award-winning, Oscar short-listed film Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy.

$500 VIP DONORS

All of the above (including 2 Reality Tour tickets)

PLUS:

One only available: Private 90-minute walking tour with the Director of Tours for

The Municipal Art Society of New York. (Must provide own transportation to New York City.)

Good for parties of up to 10 people.

Choice of:

-Immigration in the East Village

-History of the Meatpacking/Gansevoort Market Historic District

-Past, Present, and Future of 34th Street

Other perks will be added soon.

Other Ways to Help

Please help us get the word out using social media and the Indiegogo share tools! You can help us change the conversation about the arts in America, and help improve the artistic fabric of our lives!   “Miracle on 42nd Street” is a film that proves that the arts and artists can be an economic growth generator.  Think about the music, and films, and theater, and fine art that you enjoy, and now try to imagine where you live without these things and the people who create them. Education budgets for the arts are always under pressure as a “luxury” item, despite the real economic value they bring to all our lives.

This film and its cause have been supported by the following organizations:

  • The National Endowment for the Arts
  • The Ford Foundation
  • NYU Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy
  • New York Housing Conference
  • Actors Fund
  • 42nd Street Development Corporation
  • Municipal Arts Society
  • ArtPlace                                                                                                                                                                    Please send the link to this campaign to your friends, associates and colleagues who know the value of having a film like "Miracle on 42nd Street" in world wide distribution.
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Resident

$100 USD
Seinfeld co-creator Larry David lived across the hall from Kenny Kramer in Manhattan Plaza for six years, just as the character of Jerry Seinfeld did from Cosmo Kramer. Kenny is the host of Kramer's Reality Tour. He tells behind-the-scene stories to his audience and gives a bus tour of sites made famous by the show. 5 star review on TripAdvisor!
Included Items
  • Thank you from the director
  • DVD of film
  • Thank you credit on DVD
  • 1 tkt Kramer Reality Tour
Estimated Shipping
October 2018
3 out of 10 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Advocate

Advocate

$25 USD
A limited-time, stream of the film to view in your own home. Academy Award nominated director, Alice Elliott, will email you a thank you because you are now an Advocate for affordable housing for artists.
Included Items
  • Streaming link after broadcast
  • Thank you from the director
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
3 claimed
Sponsor

Sponsor

$50 USD
Your own movie credit for a great cause!
Included Items
  • Thank you from the director
  • DVD of film
  • Thank you credit on DVD
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
10 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Sponsor

Sponsor

$50 USD
Your own movie credit for a great cause! If you prefer a stream, use this perk.The stream will have copyright protection and be available for 45 days after you receive it.
Included Items
  • Streaming link after broadcast
  • Thank you from the director
  • Thank you credit on DVD
Estimated Shipping
June 2019
4 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Good Neighbor

Good Neighbor

$150 USD
You and a pal enjoy the 3 hour tour and videos of behind-the-scenes Seinfeld lore with lovable, eccentric comedian Kenny Kramer-the real-life model of the character Kramer. This is the highlight of many trips to New York, but locals take it and love being a tourist. Out of US? You can just opt for the tour-no mailing charge- collect when in NYC.
Included Items
  • Thank you from the director
  • DVD of film
  • Thank you credit on DVD
  • 2 tkts - Kramer Reality Tour
Estimated Shipping
October 2018
1 out of 10 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Good Neighbor

Good Neighbor

$150 USD
You and a pal enjoy the 3 hour tour and videos of behind-the-scenes Seinfeld lore with lovable, eccentric comedian Kenny Kramer-the real-life model of the character Kramer. This is the highlight of many trips to New York, but locals take it and love being a tourist. Out of US? You can just opt for the tour -no mailing charge collect when in NYC.
Included Items
  • Streaming link after broadcast
  • Thank you from the director
  • Thank you credit on DVD
  • 2 tkts - Kramer Reality Tour
Estimated Shipping
October 2018
1 out of 10 of claimed

Better Neighbor

$200 USD
Academy Award nominated film by Miracle director Alice Elliott. A moving story of how a man with intellectual disability brought his community together. Signed by the director, this 34 minute film can be shown to families, friends and associates.
Included Items
  • Thank you from the director
  • DVD of film
  • Thank you credit on DVD
  • 2 tkts - Kramer Reality Tour
  • DVD Collector of Bedford St.
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
0 out of 10 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Better Neighbor

$200 USD
Academy Award nominated film by Miracle director Alice Elliott. A moving story of how a man with intellectual disability brought his community together. Signed by the director, this 34 minute film can be shown to families, friends and associates.
Included Items
  • Streaming link after broadcast
  • Thank you from the director
  • Thank you credit on DVD
  • 2 tkts - Kramer Reality Tour
  • DVD Collector of Bedford St.
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
0 out of 10 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Better Neighbor

Better Neighbor

$200 USD
Academy Award nominated film by Miracle director Alice Elliott. A moving story of how a man with intellectual disability brought his community together. Signed by the director. Flowers-pick up only.
Included Items
  • Streaming link after broadcast
  • Thank you from the director
  • Thank you credit on DVD
  • DVD Collector of Bedford St.
  • $50 Gift Fresh Cut Flowers
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
0 out of 4 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Great Neighbor - Option A

$250 USD
Executive Producer, Ken Aguado's latest book explains how to open doors in Hollywood. Inspired by the need he saw in his students, he wrote from his vast experience in film and television, "Genuine must read!"
Included Items
  • Thank you from the director
  • DVD of film
  • Thank you credit on DVD
  • 2 tkts - Kramer Reality Tour
  • DVD Collector of Bedford St.
  • Pitching Bible
Estimated Shipping
Original: November 1018
Current: November 2018
0 out of 5 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Great Neighbor - Option B

Great Neighbor - Option B

$250 USD
Enjoy Poseidon Bakery goodies while you prepare your pitch! Executive Producer, Ken Aguado's latest book explains how to open doors in Hollywood. Inspired by the need he saw in his students, he wrote from his vast experience in film and television, "Genuine must read!"
Included Items
  • Thank you from the director
  • DVD of film
  • Thank you credit on DVD
  • DVD Collector of Bedford St.
  • Pitching Bible
  • $25 Gift cert. Poseidon Bakery
Estimated Shipping
Original: November 1018
Current: November 2018
1 out of 4 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Great Neighbor - Option C

Great Neighbor - Option C

$250 USD
Enjoy Westway Diner cuisine while you prepare your pitch! Just like Seinfeld! Executive Producer, Ken Aguado's latest book explains how to open doors in Hollywood. Inspired by the need he saw in his students, he wrote from his vast experience in film and television, "Genuine must read!"
Included Items
  • Thank you from the director
  • DVD of film
  • Thank you credit on DVD
  • DVD Collector of Bedford St.
  • Pitching Bible
  • $25 Gift Cert. Westway Diner
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
0 out of 2 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Local Hero

$300 USD
Alice Elliott's PBS, Oscar short-listed documentary about two women with disabilities who risk everything to lobby for their convictions.
Included Items
  • Thank you from the director
  • DVD of film
  • Thank you credit on DVD
  • 2 tkts - Kramer Reality Tour
  • DVD Collector of Bedford St.
  • Pitching Bible
  • DVD Body & Soul
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
1 out of 10 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
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VIP Donor

$500 USD
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
1 out of 1 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
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