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Martin Scorsese with Richard Linklater - presented here is an excerpt from a conversation between Martin Scorsese and Richard Linklater (The Before Trilogy) that was filmed for the Directors Guild of America following a screening of Mean Streets in 2011. Mr. Scorsese recalls how Mean Streets came to exist and some personal experiences he had in New York that are reproduced in the film. In English, not subtitled. (30 min).
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Selected-Scene Commentary - in this audio commentary, director Martin Scorsese explains how Mean Streets came to exist, what the film represents, how the world of the main characters in the film compares to the one he grew up in, etc. Actress Amy Robinson (Teresa) also recalls her initial encounter with Martin Scorsese, and discusses her contribution to the film as well as the character she plays. The commentary was recorded in 2004.
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A Body Among Other Bodies - presented here is an exclusive new video essay created by critic Imogen Sara Smith in 2023. In English, not subtitled. (30 min).
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Kent Wakeford - in this archival program, cinematographer Kent Wakeford discusses his collaboration with Martin Scorsese on Mean Streets. The program was produced in 2011 and also appeared on French label Carlotta Films' Blu-ray release of Mean Streets. In English, not subtitled. (20 min).
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Mardik Martin - presented here are two excerpts from the documentary Mardik: Baghdad to Hollywood, directed by Ramy Katrib and Evan York in 2008, which features cowriter Mardik Martin, cowriter-director Martin Scorsese, journalist Peter Biskind, and filmmaker Amy Heckerling. Also inlcuded is footage from the documentary Italianamerican, which is inlcuded on Carlotta Films' Blu-ray release of Mean Streets. In English, not subtitled. (10 min).
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Martin Scorsese: Back on the Block - in this archival featurette, director Martin Scorsese talks about the city he grew up in, New York. The featurette was produced by Warner Bros. in 1973 for the theatrical release of Mean Streets. In English, not subtitled. (7 min).
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Trailer - presented here is an archival U.S. trailer for Mean Streets. In English, not subtitled. (4 min).
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Leaflet - an illustrated leaflet featuring an essay by critic Lucy Sante as well as technical credits.
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