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- The New York State Pavilion, once the shining symbol of the 1964/65 New York World's Fair, now sits in the middle of New York City as a haunting reminder of what became of the age of optimism that was the early 1960's. This film tells the story of Philip Johnson's New York State Pavilion during the glory days of the fair, and chronicles its demise over the past 50 years. The film details its post-fair use as a 60's concert venue and 70's roller rink, including the years of neglect and recent growing advocacy efforts.
- Albert Frey, a Swiss native architect, had previously worked on his Villa Savoye with Le Corbusier, but once in America his predilection for new materials and daring constructions came to the fore. A sleek aesthetic that appealed to many.
- E. Stewart Williams was a prolic modernist architect based in Palm Springs, California. Follow Williams' history and professional career, from the early days designing a home for Frank Sinatra, to the later years, producing iconic public buildings. With access to never-before-seen material, this compelling documentary provides an intimate portrait of a desert modernist master.