I've seen both versions of this compelling documentary, and, although the final version dissects the demolition of national landmarks in a more nation-wide scale, the first one is an interesting study of the clash between a city, its citizens, their memories and the uncontrollable changes that are forced upon the sociocultural landscape of any individual.
More than a documentary, Saving The Indian Hill (as this doc was originally called) can be seen as a moving drama about how people fight to retain not just a Classic Avant-Garde Movie House, but a way of living.
With a more evocative title and a total makeover, "Preserve me a seat" expands on this subject by exploring the many ways in which capitalism has turned society -and the way people live their lives- into huge symmetrically perfect cubicles filled with emptiness.
I can't wait for Mr. Fields next film.
More than a documentary, Saving The Indian Hill (as this doc was originally called) can be seen as a moving drama about how people fight to retain not just a Classic Avant-Garde Movie House, but a way of living.
With a more evocative title and a total makeover, "Preserve me a seat" expands on this subject by exploring the many ways in which capitalism has turned society -and the way people live their lives- into huge symmetrically perfect cubicles filled with emptiness.
I can't wait for Mr. Fields next film.