Public Access: A Captivating Look at the Radical Roots of Public Television

There’s a striking similarity between this era and the current state of social media, particularly early YouTube. While history often repeats itself, the early 1970s were actually more chaotic than today’s heavily monitored platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The new film, Public Access, produced in part by Steve Buscemi and Benny Safdie, captures this spirit of unfiltered expression. Instead of relying on experts or academic analysis, the film prioritizes raw footage, letting the people involved speak for themselves through voiceover commentary.







