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BookWars (2000) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
BookWars at a Glance
BookWars is a 2000 documentary film directed by Jason Rosette, starring Peter Whitney, Rick Sherman and Ron Harris. It is 1 hour 19 minutes long and came out on June 9, 2000. BookWars has a TMDB rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 5 votes.
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Storyline & Synopsis
The gritty world of New York City street booksellers is exposed in a remarkable story that chronicles their lives and loves and their unique perspectives on life. Made on location at the sidewalk book tables of New York by a fellow street bookseller, 'BookWars' explores the other side of the book tables along the streets of the Village, on the Lower East Side, along 6th avenue, and elsewhere in New York City. See the Mayor, the University and the NYPD try to shut them down!
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Frequently Asked Questions About BookWars
When was BookWars released?
BookWars was released on June 9, 2000.
What is the runtime of BookWars?
BookWars has a runtime of 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
Who stars in BookWars?
BookWars stars Peter Whitney as Self - Street Bookseller, Rick Sherman as Self - Street Bookseller, Ron Harris as Self - Street Bookseller and Jason Rosette as Self - Street Bookseller. The cast also includes Everett Shapiro, Polish Joe and Al Geldman.
Who directed BookWars?
BookWars was directed by Jason Rosette. The screenplay is credited to Jason Rosette.
What genre is BookWars?
BookWars is listed on TMDB as a documentary film.
What is the TMDB score of BookWars?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.8/10 from 5 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for BookWars for free?
You can watch the trailer for BookWars, "a Jason Rosette Film: New York Booksellers Documentary BOOKWARS | Trailer (TERRIFIC - LA Times)", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to BookWars?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside BookWars include Come See Me in the Good Light (2025), To Kill a Tiger (2023), 9/11: Inside the President's War Room (2021), Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010) and A Toxic Love Story (2026).
Can I stream the full movie of BookWars on 123Movies?
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