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New York Street Games
NewYorkStreetGames2010Poster.jpg
Film poster
Directed by Matt Levy
Produced by Matt Levy
Craig Lifschutz
Written by Matt Levy
Lars Fuchs
Narrated by Hector Elizondo
Starring Keith David
Hector Elizondo
Robert Klein
C. Everett Koop
Arthur Leipzig
Whoopi Goldberg
Bobby Moresco
Joe Pantoliano
Regis Philbin
Robert Costanzo
David Proval
Ray Romano
Curtis Sliwa
Annie Lanzillotto
Mike Starr
Vinny Vella
Music by Butch Barbella
Cinematography Michael Vitti
Editing by Lars Fuchs
Paul Petschek
Release date(s) 2010 (2010)
Running time 76 minutes
Country United States
Language English

New York Street Games is a documentary film from 2010. It was directed by Matt Levy. This movie is all about the fun games kids played on the streets of New York City for many years. It shows how much people who grew up there loved these games.

The film mixes old and new videos of children playing. It also features famous people talking about their own childhood memories of playing these games. The movie also looks at how street games are played today. It makes you think about what kids might miss out on when they don't get to play freely without adults watching all the time. Playing outside helps kids learn important social skills.

What the Movie is About

New York Street Games shares heartwarming stories about a big part of growing up for many kids in New York City during the 1900s: playing games right on the streets. Many of the ball games shown in the movie use a special pink rubber ball called a Spaldeen.

For example, the famous actress Whoopi Goldberg talks about her childhood in the film. She even holds a Spaldeen. When she smells the ball, you can see on her face that she's remembering all her fun times playing games with it as a kid.

Popular Street Games

The movie highlights many exciting games that kids played in the streets. Here are some of the games you'll see or hear about:

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