Drop Dead City

Drop Dead City is a 2024 American documentary film which details the 1975 New York City fiscal crisis. It was directed by Michael Rohatyn and Peter Yost. It premiered at DOC NYC on November 21, 2024, and was given a theatrical release in New York City on April 25, 2025.

Reception

Owen Gleiberman of Variety wrote that the film is "wonkish but gripping."
Jason Bailey of RogerEbert.com gave it two and a half out of four stars, writing, "The filmmaking isn't exactly groundbreaking, but it doesn't need to be; the archival footage is splendid, blending contemporary newscasts, documentary footage, and interviews with commentary from reporters, historians, politicians, and artists."