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    Kalinsky
    ABOUT THE PROJECT

    LOGLINE
    KALINSKY is a feature documentary about George Kalinsky, Madison Square Garden’s photographer for over 50 years, who gave immortality to legends while remaining in the shadows himself. Now, facing the final chapter of his journey, he turns the lens inward to preserve the story only he can tell.

    SYNOPSIS
    For over half a century, George Kalinsky has stood at the heart of America’s most famous arena—Madison Square Garden—documenting the moments that defined our cultural identity. His images of Muhammad Ali, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, and the Knicks shaped how generations see fame, struggle, and glory. The documentary moves between the thrilling world George witnessed and the quiet, reflective present he inhabits. Through never-before-seen photographs from his archives and intimate present-day interviews, KALINSKY is a story of legacy, memory, and time.

    PROJECT TYPE Documentary Feature

    DIRECTOR David Greenwald
    PRODUCER David Cowan, Debra Polkes
    EDITOR David Greenwald

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