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Amos Poe and No Wave Cinema

Saturday, August 1, 2026
When a loosely defined guerrilla art movement called No Wave coalesced in the gutted Lower East Side of the late 1970s and ’80s, Amos Poe, arguably the first punk filmmaker, was immediately identified as one of its leading lights.

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About The Metrograph Commissary

Located on Ludlow Street, this two-screen theater serves as a dedicated hub for independent and cult cinema lovers in Manhattan. It has become a neighborhood staple for those seeking a specialized, boutique screening environment.story_potoo

7 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
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 Closes 12:00 AM

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