"The Garment Center is the heart and soul of Midtown Manhattan and the backbone of the fashion industry. It was the gateway for many immigrants to the American Dream. Now, it’s in danger of disappearing. This HBO feature documentary explores the rise and fall of New York's fabled schmatta (rag) trade as a microcosm for the economic shocks that have changed our lives."
The Toronto International Film Festival will take place September 10 - 19th as one of the leading film festivals in the world. Stay tuned for more festival announcements and check out Blowback Productions on the web (website, facebook).
