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A discussion at the Hoboken Historical Museum.
The classic 1954 film On the Waterfront was not just set in Hoboken, it was deeply shaped by its people and places.
Lenny Luizzi offers a unique perspective on its production, sharing firsthand stories about the real-life longshoremen, local extras, and the impact of filming on the city.
This discussion will examine how On the Waterfront immortalized Hoboken’s industrial past and became one of the most influential films in American cinema.