The City Dark(2012)
A search for night on a planet that never sleeps
The City Dark Synopsis
When filmmaker Ian Cheney moves to New York City and discovers skies almost completely devoid of stars, a simple question – what do we lose, when we lose the night? – spawns a journey to America's brightest and darkest corners. Astronomers, cancer researchers, ecologists and philosophers provide glimpses of what is lost in the glare of city lights. Blending a humorous, searching tone with poetic footage of the night sky, what unravels is an introduction to the science of the dark, and an exploration of the human relationship to the stars.
The City Dark (2012) is a documentary film directed by Ian Cheney, released on January 20, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Ian Cheney. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Ian Cheney
- Writers:
- Ian Cheney
- Producers:
- Ian Cheney
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Cheney
- Production:
- Wicked Delicate Films
- Status:
- Released
The City Dark (2012) Trailer
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The City Dark Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ian Cheney, written by Ian Cheney, produced by Ian Cheney.
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The City Dark Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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The City Dark – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The City Dark online?
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The City Dark (2012) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The City Dark?
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The main cast of The City Dark (2012) includes Ian Cheney. The film was directed by Ian Cheney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The City Dark released?
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The City Dark was released on January 20, 2012 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The City Dark worth watching?
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The City Dark (2012) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The City Dark?
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