New York Street Games - The Movie

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About The Movie

New York Street Games discusses the origins of the street games that were played and shared by all children within inner city neighborhoods. The film profiles all of the games we played and loved as kids. We revisit Stickball, Boxball, Skully, Punchball, Ring-a-Levio, Jonny on a Pony, Stoopball, Over the Line, Chinese Handball and many more.

The film addresses the social and cultural importance of these games and the sense of community they engendered. Communities, and the games played on the streets of those communities, were a big part of our entertainment and our physical activity. We address why this no longer seems to be the case. We also debate if technology, which has been a major contributor to today’s more sedentary forms of entertainment, is good for children’s wellbeing.

New York Street Games captures a special time in American history and is a look back at all things great about New York and past generations.

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Comment by maria gentile on December 14, 2009 at 4:00pm: CANT WAIT, LUV RETROSPECT. THE GOOD OLD DAYS, KIDS TODAY WILL NEVER KNOW WHAT IS LIKE TO HAVE FUN. LUV MY OLD HOOD 183RD. AND BELMONT AVE.

Comment by ROBERT MIRRA on November 30, 2009 at 1:37am: HELLO ALL MY N.Y. STREET GAMES FRIENDS, I KNOW WHEN THE MOVIE IS FINALLY RELEASED, ITS GONNA MAKE US WHO LIVED IN THOSE GREAT TIMES LONG TO BE BACK THERE AGAIN. UNFORTUNATELY THOSE DAYS ARE BEHIND US NOW, BUT WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS. IF THE MOVIE GETS THROUGH TO SOME OF THESE KIDS OF TODAY, MAYBE THEY'LL LEARN HOW TO HAVE FUN WITHOUT HAVING MONEY INVOLVED, IT WOULD BE NICE TO SEE THEM GET OFF THEIR LAZY BEHINDS AND GET SOME EXERCISE.

Comment by Lori Bavuso on November 29, 2009 at 10:46pm: Anything new on the release date for the movie? I've been waiting anxiously. Thanks.

Comment by Anthony Vara on November 29, 2009 at 3:37pm: Thoes days are gone but not for gotten

Comment by Fred Meabe on August 5, 2009 at 10:50am: New to the group. Excited about the movie, are we getting close to finishing?

Comment by Lori Bavuso on July 22, 2009 at 9:43pm: Hi.. I just discovered this site via the trailer that someone posted to Youtube. What a great idea and the movie looks wonderful. I can't wait to see it. Is there any news on when it will be released and where? In theaters or DVD? Thanks. Lori

Comment by Fred Casiello on June 7, 2009 at 12:00pm: Okay--so when can we expect the movie to be released?

Comment by ROBERT MIRRA on May 6, 2009 at 4:00pm: this movie is gonna be great, i only wish i could have gotten in on it. im an actor and this kind of film would have been right up my alley. a movie so true to the greastest days in new york.

Comment by Sally Huber on May 4, 2009 at 10:51pm: I can not wait for this movies. Finally my children will get to see that I am not making these games up, LOL. Hope you include the different names of the same game in different boroughs.

Comment by Tony Castro on March 5, 2009 at 12:57pm: Hey Matt & Craig,
I've been telling people about the upcoming movie and I have been active daily on the web site. Gee, wouldn't it be a cool thing to give a pair of tickets for the screening to your #1 fan & supporter? :)