Shot over a ten-year period, this autobiographical documentary provides a very   personal look at director Josh Pais and the eccentric, diverse and often         dangerous characters from New York City's East Village, particularly Alphabet    City, as they adapt to the gentrification of their once rough, drug-addled     neighborhood into a trendy upscale residential area. A fascinating look at the human price of progress. "...a powerful statement for preserving neighborhood  identity" (Variety).                                                       Josh Pais---USA---2003---72 mins.