Richard Koszarski chronicles the compelling and often surprising origins of New York's postwar film renaissance, looking beyond such classics as Naked City, Kiss of Death, and Portrait of Jennie. He examines the social, cultural, and economic forces that shaped New York filmmaking, from city politics to union regulations, and shows how decades of low-budget independent production taught local filmmakers how to capture the city's grit, liveliness, and allure. He reveals the importance of "race films"-all-Black productions intended for segregated African American audiences-that not only helped keep the film business afloat but also nurtured a core group of writers, directors, designers, and technicians. Detailed production histories of On the Waterfront and Killer's Kiss-films that appear here in a completely new light-illustrate the distinctive characteristics of New York cinema.
Drawing on a vast array of research-including studio libraries, censorship records, union archives, and interviews with participants-"Keep 'Em in the East" rewrites a crucial chapter in the history of American cinema.
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