NEW JACK CITY (1991) FILMING LOCATIONS THEN AND NOW | Wesley Snipes Ice T Gangster Classic

Exploring New Jack City Filming Locations

• 💡 The video documents a journey through New York City to revisit iconic filming locations from the 1991 movie "New Jack City".
• 🎬 The film, starring Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, and Chris Rock, depicts the crack epidemic and a crime syndicate called the Cash Money Brothers.
• 🗺️ The host acknowledges the difficulty of visiting all locations but aims to cover as many significant ones as possible.

Iconic Opening Scenes

• 🌉 The first stop is the Queensboro Bridge, where Nino Brown's character famously dangles a man over the East River.
• 🚨 The chase scene involving Ice-T and Chris Rock (Pookie) begins in a park, transitioning into a bike chase through various parts of the Bronx.
• 🏃 This initial pursuit includes jumping rock walls and fences at Summit Playground, near Yankee Stadium.

The Bronx Chase Sequence

• 🪜 A significant part of the chase involves a descent down 102 steps in the Bronx, captured with aerial shots.
• 🔄 The video highlights how the film reuses locations, cutting back to the same bridge and playground area to depict different parts of the chase.
• 🚴 The chase culminates in a playground where Ice-T tackles Pookie, leading to the movie's plot intensifying.

Grant's Tomb Shootout

• 🏛️ The historic Grant's Tomb serves as the backdrop for a major wedding shootout scene between Nino Brown's gang and a rival Italian mafia.
• 🛡️ During the ambush, Nino Brown controversially uses a child as a human shield, showcasing his ruthless character.
• 🎬 The scene also prompts discussion about Wesley Snipes' athleticism and stunt work in the film.

The Carter: Graham Court

• 🏢 The most significant location visited is Graham Court, known in the movie as "The Carter," Nino Brown's massive crack house.
• 🎥 Many exterior scenes, including the shooting of the dreadlocked guy and the marching out of a naked man, were filmed in the courtyard.
• 🏀 The building's basketball court was also used for two scenes, including one where Alan Payne's character plays.
• ✨ Despite its portrayal as a rough place in the movie, the actual Graham Court is described as a beautiful building.

Acknowledgements and Reflections

• 🙏 The host expresses gratitude to Sean Clark and Paul from Then and Now Movie Locations for their crucial assistance in identifying hard-to-find filming spots.
• 🏙️ The video concludes with a positive reflection on New York City and its people, encouraging viewers to visit.