# Dark Days (2000)

> An immersive black-and-white portrait of a hidden New York tunnel community confronting poverty, memory, and displacement.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8419

## Facts

- Runtime: 82 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Marc Singer
- Cast: Marc Singer
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0235327/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: harrowing, intimate, compassionate, social justice film night, documentary deep dive

## Synopsis

A haunting glimpse into the lives of those living on the fringes of society, struggling to survive in the shadows of New York City.

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