Step back in Albany history!
“The Neighborhood That Disappeared” is a documentary that examines and celebrates Albany’s multi-ethnic South End enclave, which was demolished for the construction of the Empire State Plaza in the early 1960s. In the process, many families, businesses and community institutions were destroyed. Filmmaker, Mary Paley, felt their stories needed to be told so this vibrant community would not be lost. “The Neighborhood That Disappeared” broke pledge records for WMHT-TV PBS, and it has been rebroadcast many times due to high viewer demand.
NNORC, in cooperation with Congregation Beth Emeth, is pleased to present a special panel presentation and discussion about life in the neighborhood that disappeared and the making of the film. We will show clips from the film and host a discussion with four panelists: Patrick J. Bulgaro (Screenwriter & Historical Consultant); Mary Paley (Filmmaker); Tony Opalka (Albany City Historian) and Shirley Cohen (NNORC member and resident of the neighborhood).
This promises to be an interesting program as we delve into a time in Albany’s not so distant past. The topic is also timely—this year marks the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking for the construction of the Plaza.
See the documentary before the panel discussion
Beginning in November, 2015, the documentary will air again on WMHT-TV PBS. Please check your local
listings or come to Congregation Beth Emeth on Thursday December 3, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. to preview the complete film. Local libraries may also carry the film.
Panel Discussion
DATE: Thursday, December 10, 2015
TIME: 2:30–4:00 p.m.
PLACE Congregation Beth Emeth (100 Academy Road, Albany),
RSVP: There is no charge, but please call 514-2023 to make your reservation.
FEE: There is no charge, but please call 514-2023 to make your reservation.