Product Details

• Directors: Robert Maass
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full length, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Passion River
• DVD Release Date: July 25, 2005
• Run Time: 74 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000ASAU70
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #313,786 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Gotham Fish Tales" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Catch the subway to go fishing? Only in New York. A subway car turned into an artificial reef? Only in New York.

Gotham is famed for its eccentrics. But in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty thrives a little known subculture. "New York City is a playground for the rich and famous," says one of its members, "but for me it’s just a big ol’ fishing hole, and I catch plenty of fish."

Once dead waters now harbor 370 species of fish. But the most interesting species are the people. The fishing cabbie who uses spark plugs for sinkers. The professional fisherman struggling to hold onto his livelihood. First-rate storytellers all, they share their love of their passion -- and their city.

With "buoyant bravado" (New York Times), filmmaker Robert Maass delivers a charming love letter to anyone who enjoys fishing, cities, and life itself.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun documentary about a fringe community, April 20, 2006

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Dom Miliano (Denville, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gotham Fish Tales (DVD)

My friend insisted I watch this film and even gave me a copy as a present - knowing that I love NYC and funky movies. One night, after dinner, I sat and watched it end to end. I expected to fall asleep half way through it and man was I shocked when it held my attention for the whole film. Basically, it's about people in NYC fishing in the waters around the City. They come in all shapes, sizes, ages, and ethnic backgrounds. Men and women too. Really a diverse group.

I laughed. I learned things I didn't know. I enjoyed it completely. Can't ask more from a documentary can you?

Like NYC and want to see a nice little movie? Give Gotham Fish Tales a try.

5.0 out of 5 stars Grabs You, November 17, 2009

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R. Cabaniss - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gotham Fish Tales (DVD)

I really enjoyed this Documentary. A real cast of characters from all over NYC. Amazing fishing footage of flyfishing in canals and catching big stripers from bridges. I wish that they would do an update. Can't get enough.