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For anyone who's interested, all this week on the Sundance Channel at 10PM, there's an hour-long documentary called Brick City that chronicles the changes that have been going on in Newark. I don't know if this is of interest to anyone but for those who live in the city and have seen the (often positive) changes that have been going on, I thought I'd mention it. I personally will be watching it because I'm hoping to hear Cory Booker speak, who I think is largely responsible for improving the quality of life there.
For anyone who's interested, all this week on the Sundance Channel at 10PM, there's an hour-long documentary called Brick City that chronicles the changes that have been going on in Newark. I don't know if this is of interest to anyone but for those who live in the city and have seen the (often positive) changes that have been going on, I thought I'd mention it. I personally will be watching it because I'm hoping to hear Cory Booker speak, who I think is largely responsible for improving the quality of life there.
Just thought I'd mention it. Cheers.
- Mike
Hi Mike,
I'm really glad you mentioned it. I have been longing to see it, but I don't get the Sundance Channel anymore. Actually, I haven't had a TV at all because I'm trying to save money.
I've seen clips from the show, and they look really interesting. You can see some of them on the Sundance Channel website here.
I do think that Newark has a lot going for it and there have been strides made in recent years. But there's a long way to go.
What does everyone think? I think that Booker is trying very hard to change things, but the problems are Newark have been there so long that it's going to be hard to really change things. I mean, most Newarkers are hard-working people who just want a peaceful life for themselves and their children. But a small percentage make so much trouble for everyone.
Did the schools get any better after the state takeover? Have any neighborhoods started to feel safer? I was shocked at the murder in broad daylight at Market and Broad, right in probably the busiest area of the city.
I hope someone on this board sees the documentary and tell us all about it. It looks really interesting.
Maybe it will come out on DVD. After all, the terrific Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker is involved.
Actually, it might come out on the internet. You never know. They had that Omar Broadway documentary about Northern State Prison floating around on the internet somewhere. I seen it.
For anyone who's interested, all this week on the Sundance Channel at 10PM, there's an hour-long documentary called Brick City that chronicles the changes that have been going on in Newark. I don't know if this is of interest to anyone but for those who live in the city and have seen the (often positive) changes that have been going on, I thought I'd mention it. I personally will be watching it because I'm hoping to hear Cory Booker speak, who I think is largely responsible for improving the quality of life there.
Just thought I'd mention it. Cheers.
- Mike
Thanks for the reminder, even though I forgot to watch. I will watch tonight and hopefully last nite's episode will be repeated.
NewJerseyMemories - I agree that Booker is passionately committed to cleaning up the city, and though the city might have a lot of work to do it's on the right track. The fact that there's a large core of local activists who are also serious about reducing crime and shielding children from gangs and other urban ills also helps. I've seen Booker speak as a guest on Bill Maher's show and on NBC's Meet The Press - both times he spoke intelligently and I was really impressed by his innovative ideas and commitment to his city. He sounds like he genuinely cares but he also strikes me as someone who doesn't take any crap either, which I love. They need someone like that. Another reason I think things have improved is because attitudes have changed - that 's imperative in any city (no matter how wealthy or poor) if change is to occur
Last year my pops & I were having lunch at a diner. I don't remember how we got on the subject but he was commenting on how Newark started off 2008 by going alomst seven weeks without a murder - which I could not believe. That alone should tell you things are changing. Insurance companies are expanding and the downtown is going through revitalization - really, it can only get better and I hope it does.
newjerseymemories - i agree that booker is passionately committed to cleaning up the city, and though the city might have a lot of work to do it's on the right track. The fact that there's a large core of local activists who are also serious about reducing crime and shielding children from gangs and other urban ills also helps. I've seen booker speak as a guest on bill maher's show and on nbc's meet the press - both times he spoke intelligently and i was really impressed by his innovative ideas and commitment to his city. He sounds like he genuinely cares but he also strikes me as someone who doesn't take any crap either, which i love. They need someone like that. Another reason i think things have improved is because attitudes have changed - that 's imperative in any city (no matter how wealthy or poor) if change is to occur
last year my pops & i were having lunch at a diner. I don't remember how we got on the subject but he was commenting on how newark started off 2008 by going alomst seven weeks without a murder - which i could not believe. That alone should tell you things are changing. Insurance companies are expanding and the downtown is going through revitalization - really, it can only get better and i hope it does.
I tried to watch that lastnight but I didn't get that channel.
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because I'm trying to save money.
