The Get By: Making It on the Streets of NYC

2010 | 19 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

The Get By: Making It on the Streets of NYC
  • Overview

    A Queens man has discovered enough hidden treasure — bits of diamonds, rubies, platinum and gold — on the gritty sidewalks of Midtown’s Diamond District to make a living.

  • Release Date

    26 February 2010

  • DirectingIan Flaherty
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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