Though it is small in scale and lasts only 78 minutes, New York Doll, like any documentary, goes places we expect it to and places we do not. As journeys go, this is one to treasure.
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New York PostLou Lumenick
New York PostLou Lumenick
Kane was nicknamed "Killer" because of his playing style -- and New York Doll has a killer surprise ending that may leave even hard-core punkers reaching for the Kleenex.
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The Hollywood ReporterSheri Linden
The Hollywood ReporterSheri Linden
A tender take on life after stardom.
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VarietyDennis Harvey
VarietyDennis Harvey
A charmer whose lack of profane language or images renders it unexpectedly viable for general broadcast.
Greg Whiteley's small, tender documentary portrait New York Doll looks at life after rock 'n' roll as experienced by Arthur (Killer) Kane, the original bassist for the legendary glam-punk band the New York Dolls.
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Film ThreatPete Vonder Haar
Film ThreatPete Vonder Haar
Overall, New York Doll is an affectionate (occasionally too much so) look at Arthur Kane.