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

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."