The Shame of a City (2006)

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In 1904, author Lincoln Steffens wrote, Philadelphia is a city that is corrupt and contented. In 2003 filmmaker Tigre Hill chronicled the Philadelphia mayoral race between Democrat incumbent mayor, John Street and Republican challenger Sam Katz. Early polls showed Katz with a small lead. Hill had inside access to the Katz campaign and although rebuffed by the Street campaign, managed to get footage. Twenty-seven days before the election an FBI bug was found in the mayor s office. It looked like 1904 all over again-blatant corruption. The discovery of the bug at first seemed like a death knell to the Street campaign and a near certain victory for Katz. How did the mayor react to the bug? This powerful documentary shows how-drum up support by polarizing the electorate.

Director: Tigre Hill
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Bill Jolly
Editing: Dianne Thompson
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

philadelphia, pennsylvania, politics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shame of a City about?
In 1904, author Lincoln Steffens wrote, Philadelphia is a city that is corrupt and contented. In 2003 filmmaker Tigre Hill chronicled the Philadelphia mayoral race between Democrat incumbent mayor, John Street and Republican challenger Sam Katz. Early polls showed Katz with a small lead. Hill had inside access to the Katz campaign and although rebuffed by the Street campaign, managed to get footage. Twenty-seven days before the election an FBI bug was found in the mayor s office. It looked like 1904 all over again-blatant corruption. The discovery of the bug at first seemed like a death knell to the Street campaign and a near certain victory for Katz. How did the mayor react to the bug? This powerful documentary shows how-drum up support by polarizing the electorate.
Who directed The Shame of a City?
The Shame of a City was directed by Tigre Hill.
Who stars in The Shame of a City?
The Shame of a City stars Bill Clinton, Bill Cosby, James Carville, Rudolph Giuliani, John F. Street, Sam Katz.
How long is The Shame of a City?
The Shame of a City has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Shame of a City?
The Shame of a City is a Documentary film.
Where was The Shame of a City produced?
The Shame of a City was produced in United States of America.