Las Vegas: Last Oasis in America (1983)
Las Vegas: Last Oasis in America is an irreverent exploration of this uniquely American city, which thrives on transience and celebrates wealth and instant success. Cohen's tour of Las Vegas includes a visit to the Liberace Museum, where the pianist's brother treats Cohen and her crew to a reverential look at Liberace memorabilia, as well as the casinos where patrons gather with intense concentration at the gaming tables. Cohen portrays a culture of high expectations and inevitable disappointment, exhibiting humor and empathy for the people who win and lose in the money-society of "the strip."
Director: Maxi Cohen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: May 1, 1983
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Las Vegas: Last Oasis in America about?
- Las Vegas: Last Oasis in America is an irreverent exploration of this uniquely American city, which thrives on transience and celebrates wealth and instant success. Cohen's tour of Las Vegas includes a visit to the Liberace Museum, where the pianist's brother treats Cohen and her crew to a reverential look at Liberace memorabilia, as well as the casinos where patrons gather with intense concentration at the gaming tables. Cohen portrays a culture of high expectations and inevitable disappointment, exhibiting humor and empathy for the people who win and lose in the money-society of "the strip."
- Who directed Las Vegas: Last Oasis in America?
- Las Vegas: Last Oasis in America was directed by Maxi Cohen.
- How long is Las Vegas: Last Oasis in America?
- Las Vegas: Last Oasis in America has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is Las Vegas: Last Oasis in America?
- Las Vegas: Last Oasis in America is a Documentary film.