The Corner

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:book
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:David_Simon
gptkb:musical_group
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:The_Wire
The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood
gptkbp:author gptkb:David_Simon
gptkb:Ed_Burns
gptkbp:available_formats gptkb:book
hardcover
paperback
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Miniseries
gptkb:George_Polk_Award
gptkbp:based_on The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood
gptkbp:cast gptkb:Wood_Harris
gptkb:Clarke_Peters
gptkb:Michael_K._Williams
gptkb:Sonja_Sohn
gptkb:Khandi_Alexander
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:David_Simon
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
acclaimed by critics
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired academic studies
led to community initiatives
influenced discussions on drug policy
highlighted systemic issues in society
influenced public perception of drug issues
sparked discussions on urban poverty
highlighted social issues in urban America
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Baltimore,_Maryland
gptkbp:filmography realistic portrayal
gptkbp:finale_date May 20, 2000
gptkbp:focus gptkb:Police_Department
community members
multiple perspectives
drug trade
addicts
drug dealers
individual stories
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_Wire
gptkbp:follows the lives of residents in a drug-infested neighborhood
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Author
gptkb:High_School
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Corner
gptkbp:impact social commentary
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:The_Wire
subsequent crime dramas
documentary-style storytelling in fiction
pioneered the miniseries format for social issues
set a standard for future dramas
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:The_Wire
gptkb:physicist
gptkb:metropolitan_area
documentary filmmaking
gptkbp:inspired_by real-life events
interviews with residents
research on drug trade
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:DJ
gptkb:musical_group
gptkbp:isbn 978-0812971830
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy recognized for its authenticity
considered a classic in television history
influenced public perception of urban issues
gptkbp:length long-form journalism
gptkbp:narrative_style docudrama
journalistic
gptkbp:notable_quote “ A heartbreaking look at addiction.”
“ A powerful narrative.”
“ A vivid depiction of life on the streets.”
“ It’s a story of the human condition.”
“ The Corner is a portrait of a community.”
gptkbp:number_of_episodes gptkb:6
gptkbp:number_of_seasons gptkb:musical
gptkbp:original_network gptkb:musical_group
gptkbp:page_count 528
gptkbp:premiered_on April 15, 2000
gptkbp:premise depicts the lives of people in a drug-ridden neighborhood
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:musical_group
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:HBO_Films
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1997
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Random_House
gptkbp:publishes trade book
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:The_Wire
gptkb:Homicide:_A_Year_on_the_Killing_Streets
The Corner (TV series)
gptkbp:release_date April 15, 2000
gptkbp:research participant observation
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Baltimore
gptkbp:setting West Baltimore
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:original_score_by_Nathan_Larson
gptkbp:style immersive
social commentary
gritty realism
gptkbp:subject gptkb:Police_Department
gptkb:drug
poverty
gptkbp:themes gptkb:Police_Department
poverty
family dynamics
drug addiction
community struggles
gptkbp:viewership approximately 1.5 million viewers
gptkbp:voice_actor gptkb:Charles_Dutton