THE GODS OF TIMES SQUARE was shot over a six year period that witnessed a radical transformation of Times Square. Gone now are the mom and pop stores, squeezed out by a real estate gold rush. Gone too are the colorful characters who made Times Square a “speaker’s corner.” Only the most strident of religious zealots remain to warn of “eternal sin.” THE GODS OF TIMES SQUARE records a time in New York City history when the place most identified with free speech and the soul of New York changed from a democratic, interracial common ground to a corporate controlled soulless theme park. The former versions of Times Square offered it’s congregants a place to air their thoughts and blow off a little steam on the one hand or to rant about God and race at the other end of the Times Square spectrum. Now the choices are fewer, the prices are higher and the “sin” is gone. The fabled “white way” now plays host to the newest of Gods: Mickey, Minnie and Goofy on one corner, Bugs Daffy and Porky on the other… Gods help Times Square!
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Here representing the cult of the curious π
i loved this !
Interesting documentary. You really get a peek into the human condition. We are all just trying to make sense of this world
No wonder post apocalyptic films were so popular in late 70s, 80s and 90s.
Monday Morning Podcast
28:51 the most fascinating
Ego money n power n prayer the very πΉπΉπΉsπ₯π₯π₯π₯
Is god not an idol?ππ
@118:20!! Daang!! Was he right!! Elitest-own demonic Corporations-xtreme wealth-POWER to buy the world
Lady @13:?? (Hot dogs closure) she was absolutely right. I feel bad for the family. They are a"poster rep" of "American dream". I hope, they're doing better today.
The lady who was 83 mentioned the 9/11 emergency
Street-Preechβ "If you do bad things/put bad things in your body…"
(Guy in background with twinkle in his eye sparks a cig)
…"…you will ROT from the inside out. From the inside out…I LOVE to show things…LOVE to show what I GOT…"
Look at everyone thinking for themselves…
When you dont make idol your God.
If we're alledgedly made in god's image how come we're not invisible? πΆ
Black Israelites crack me up. For starters try that crap on the rich jews from Brooklyn who took over in the West Bank and the Israeli police would shut him down in 2 seconds. Guess he never read any African history about which tribes were selling their surplus African slaves to European slavers in the Caribbean. But
all fundamentalists are inherently low IQ because they arenβt capable of absorbing opposing points of view.
These aggressive black people are still threatening white people 30 years later. Terrible racist
1994/95 is when Disney got involved in purchasing/renovating theatres in the area. The first was The Palace Theater, the production was Beauty and The Beast.
So many religious people
The truly historic Times Square was in the 40's, 50's…
I wonder how many of the participants of this documentary are still alive. I know it would be near impossible but would love to know where they are today
This from the 80s and 90s?
No one has a phone.
There are still pay phones everywhere.
I donβt think Disney had taken over yet.
Cats,Miss Saigon,and Phantom of the opera were still on Broadway!
Jesus nuts
Bible thumpers!!
A bunch of whackos
Although a lot of these individuals come across as nuts, a lot of them are interesting. Most people in everyday life give the impression of being normal but are just as nuts, probably confused and no where near as interesting.
I love this movie, I could watch this forever
In my opinion the Bible should be a banned book. The Koran too. All of those βholyβ books. Banned.
These people aren't there anymore but last time I was there 2021 in Midtown off the Port Authority station on 42nd st you could still get 2 slices of pizza and a can of soda for $2.75ππ€£
THERE IS SALVATION IN NO OTHER NAME BUT BY THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST SHALL EVREY KNEE BOW AND TOUNGE CONFESS THAT JESUS IS LORD
powerful messages – should never be forgotten, like history.
1:33 now here is a person that talks some sense!
The whole world is run by big corporations, why? Because we let them! Small businesses cannot compete with big corporations, people lose their business their houses and this is one of the reasons that the middle class is disappearing and either you are rich or poor.
Thank you very much for this video! That encourages me to stay as far as I can from organized religion!
40:00 against homosexuality! Is this what religion is all about? Thank god I am not involved with any of this crap
29:00 this kid is funny! Jesus is going to get marry Madonna!
26:26 this guy I like! He is not involved in any organized religion.
25:05 now they are against Jews! Is this what religion is all about?
20:51 these people spread hate. You are caucasian you are devil regardless if your ancestors never put food in the country.
Organized Religion the pacifier of the masses!
Indeed the Ocean is deep and in it, there are such secrets, out of our imagine, we dont know so far, they are there and wait for us.
It is our fault, that we dont take time, to search for them, to unlock them, too see, learn and understand them, to feel them and maybe benefit from them.
Donβt they look at the camels, how they are created?
And at the sky β how it is raised?
(Quran 88:17β18)
The camel was the most important animal for the Arabs. It was their means of transport carrying their load and belongings. It nourished them with food and drink. From its hair and skin they made their clothes and tents. Camel is unique among all animals. Despite its strength, size and firm build, it is not wild. Even a young boy can manage it. It gives man great service and, at the same time, it is inexpensive to keep and its food is easy to find. Moreover, it is the only animal to endure hunger, thirst, hard work and poor conditions.
So, the Quran, asks of its first audience to ponder on how the camel is made. This does not require them to undertake any difficult task or to discover any obscure field of science. Camels were a part of their world, and they only needed to look and consider how they were made most suitable for their role; how their shape and build fitted perfectly with their environment and function. Man did not create camels, nor did camels create themselves. So, they must have been made by the Supreme Maker whose work reflects His limitless ability and perfect planning, and testifies to His existence.
βanyone who studies the complexities of life and the universe cannot help but witness the signature of the Creator.β
-Dr. Laurence B. Brown, The Big Questions.
I peacefully invite you to read the Quran, The Creator's (Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala) direct Words, to His Creation and the final/last revelation and guidance for mankind.
If I could only read one book for the rest of my life, after having read them all, it would be the Quran. The Quran was revealed in over 22 years, in the lifetime of the last and final Prophet Muhammad (ο·Ί) , who get his revelation from Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala, trough the Angel Gabriel ( Jibreel Aleyhisselam).The Prophet Muhammad (ο·Ί) recite, wath ever Jibreel Aleyhisselam had spoke, his companions wrote and memorized word by word, letter by letter and you will find not a single contradiction in it.
Today is the Quran the most read, memorized, preserved book on Earth, no Human being, or any other Creation is able to come up with anything like it and if you are sincere Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala himself challenge us in the Quran and still after 1400 years no Human being nor a Jinn was able to do so, thats only one miracle and there are much more.
Islam is like a treasure, if you opne it in the right way, you will only find benefit in it. May Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala guide you and me Insha'Allah.
(look at my channel for more information and links, videos about Islam and Faith on the playlists.)
How many Time we heft left no one knows, besides the Creator, at least lets seek knowledge and think about it and learn from each other and help and speak in a good and respectful way.
I share this message as a gift, you can take it or throw it away.
(Quran Surah 103 Al-Asr)
By Tiime Indeed, mankind is in loss, Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.
(Quran Surah 13 ; 28) Truly, only through the remembrance of Allah do hearts find peace
Mark Wahlberg did well for himself, you see him on those CK ads in the vid. What people cannot appreciate about the subway stations are that, they still look the same and the smell especially in the summer is just unforgettable.
Christianity is a religion that was used be oppressors….why are there so many drones? Mommy??? Can u explain?
If I had enough doe I would remake the carpenter movie
" They Live "
1993 what a year! No cell phones and gagets. I miss less tech times…
I donβt think Rudy was plunging dudes a$$ might been his cell mate though π
2023 just another year closer to 2030 the World Economic forum takeover we are all screwed including Liberals they just donβt understand yet π