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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes6
DirectorTony Buba
WritersTony Buba
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsLightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy
About Lightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy
Tony Buba, a film maker from Braddock, Pennsylvania, tells the story of his hometown's decline (along with the rest of the steel mill towns along the Monongahela River) while he dreams of making higher budget films. The picture documents, in a lighthearted way, the community anxiety and activism that accompanied the failure of the steel industry around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Directed by Tony Buba, Lightning Over Braddock: A Rustbowl Fantasy leans on a strong ensemble — Tony Buba, Stephen Pellegrino, Richard Waddingham — 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 1988.
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