New York Doll (2005)

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2005, Documentary, 1h 17m

RT Critics’ Score: 90% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 89%
Awards & Nominations: NA

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Critics Consensus

Arthur Kane is a fascinating subject in what ultimately proves to be a touching, bittersweet documentary.

Audience Consensus

New York Doll is a heartwarming documentary that follows the life of Arthur “Killer” Kane, the bassist of the New York Dolls. It’s a touching story of redemption and faith that will make you laugh and cry. The film does an excellent job of capturing the essence of Kane’s life and the impact that the New York Dolls had on the music industry. It’s a must-watch for anyone who loves music and wants to learn more about the history of rock and roll. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride!

Storyline

Former New York Dolls bassist Arthur Kane becomes a Mormon after hitting rock bottom in this touching documentary.

Production Company(ies)
Alexander Nanau Production, Samsa Film, HBO Europe,

Distributor
First Independent Pictures

Release Type

Filming Location(s)

MPAA / Certificate
TV-14

Year of Release
2005

Technical Specs

Color:

Color
Sound mix:

Dolby
Aspect ratio:

NA
Runtime:

1h 17m
Language(s):
Country of origin:

United States
Release date:

Release Date (Theaters): Oct 27, 2005 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 4, 2006

Genre(s)
Documentary

Keyword(s)
documentary, New York Dolls, Arthur Kane, bassist, Mormon, rock bottom, PG-13, Greg Whiteley, directed by, Ed Cunningham, produced by, Seth Gordon, written by, English, box office, $217.7K, reviewed by, Terry Lawson, Roger Moore, Ty Burr, Chris Vognar, Tom Keogh, Michael Senft, Christopher Campbell, Doris Toumarkine, Christopher Null, Michelle Thomas, Bruce Bennett, Roderick A Santiano, cinematographer, First Independent Pictures, genre, drug content, runtime, 1h 17m, MPAA rating, audience score, Tomatometer, critic reviews, audience reviews, verified purchase, horror movies, MCU movies, Netflix series, TV shows, streaming, news, careers, Fandango

Box Office Details

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Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA

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Budget and Earnings Details
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Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
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Cast & Crew

Greg Whiteley

Ed Cunningham

Seth Gordon

Roderick A. Santiano

Greg Whiteley

Ed Cunningham

Seth Gordon

Director:
Greg Whiteley

Producers:
Ed Cunningham
Seth Gordon

Film Editing:
Seth Gordon

Graphic Design:
Seth Gordon

Cinematographer:
Roderick A. Santiano

Greg Whiteley

Director

Writer

Producer

Director(s)
Greg Whiteley

Writer(s)
NA

Producer(s)
NA

Film Festivals

Awards & Nominations
NA

Academy Awards

Top Reviews

Terry Lawson

Roger Moore

Ty Burr

Chris Vognar

Tom Keogh

Detroit Free Press

Orlando Sentinel

Boston Globe

Dallas Morning News

Seattle Times

NEW YORK DOLL
All Critics (51) | Top Critics (18) | Fresh (46) | Rotten (5)
The Doll in the title of the fine, touching documentary New York Doll is far from a supermodel.

December 8, 2006 | Rating: 3/4

Terry Lawson
Detroit Free Press
TOP CRITIC
New York Doll is still a revelation, and a fine companion piece to End of the Century, the edgier and uglier history of another post-Dolls band, The Ramones.

January 6, 2006 | Rating: 4/5

Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel
TOP CRITIC
The late Johnny Thunders didn’t write You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory until after the Dolls had broken up, but this lovely little heartbreaker of a movie takes the sentiment as its own.

January 6, 2006 | Rating: 3.5/4

Ty Burr
Boston Globe
TOP CRITIC
[A] respectful and subtle look at the difference faith can make in one’s life.

November 23, 2005 | Rating: B+

Chris Vognar
Dallas Morning News
TOP CRITIC
Becomes a lovely portrait of a man coming back to himself, without forgetting what else he’s become.

November 18, 2005 | Rating: 4/4

Tom Keogh
Seattle Times
TOP CRITIC
As the credits roll, New York Doll transforms from a puff piece about an aging rock star into a moving rumination on a man’s final grasp for redemption.

November 3, 2005 | Rating: 3/5

Michael Senft
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
A tribute to and stroking of its subject … And by canonizing Kane, displaying this hulking angel with such innocence, the film is soulless.

September 18, 2007 | Rating: 2.5/5

Christopher Campbell
Cinematical
Excels at telling the extraordinary story of a bizarrely ordinary man.

March 1, 2007

Doris Toumarkine
Film Journal International
May 6, 2006 | Rating: 3/5

Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com
April 1, 2006 | Rating: 7/10

Michelle Thomas
Future Movies UK
Touching and funny, with an unforgettable ending that could not have been better if it were fiction. One of the best films of the year.

March 19, 2006 | Rating: A

Bruce Bennett
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)
The details, the personalities and the final twist grab you until you’re left truly shaken and inspired.

March 3, 2006 | Rating: B+

Shawn Levy
Oregonian…

Plot
Former New York Dolls bassist Arthur Kane becomes a Mormon after hitting rock bottom in this touching documentary.

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