‘Drop Dead City’ review: Timely doc on 1975 New York City financial crisis

‘Drop Dead City’ review: Timely doc on 1975 New York City financial crisis

As President Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans strive to decapitate the “administrative state,” and cut the so-called “welfare state,” along with other essential services such as Medicare, Medicaid, Drop Dead City chronicles New York City’s struggle against bankruptcy and defaulting on its debt exactly half a century ago. This vivid 108-minute documentary filled with period news clips (from the last year when news stations shot with 16mm cam…