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Release Year1957
Runtime0h 05m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Music
Votes50
DirectorD. A. Pennebaker
WritersD. A. Pennebaker
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast0 credited
Also Known AsDaybreak Express
About Daybreak Express
Set to a classic Duke Ellington recording "Daybreak Express", this is a five-minute short of the soon-to-be-demolished Third Avenue elevated subway station in New York City.
Directed by D. A. Pennebaker, Daybreak Express leans on a strong ensemble — — — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1957.
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