Award-Winning Documentary Released on Timessquare.com

Timessquare.com is proud to present the Award-winning documentary, The Gods of Times Square, a controversial look at the multitudes of faiths intermingling at the world's crossroads. The Gods of Times Square is "a good-humored, tolerant celebration of New York City's diversity and eccentricity" writes Lawrence Van Gelder, of the New York Times. The full-length feature version of this film is available for free viewing exclusively at Timessquare.com, the cyberspace presence of all things related to Times Square- from theater tickets and hotel reservations, to online games, videos and contests based on this iconic stretch of real estate, where the world sees itself.

(PRWEB) April 20, 2002 -- Below the neon façade familiar to most people around the world, the handful of city blocks making up Times Square are a practical post-modern Jerusalem. Proselytizers, preachers and pilgrims of all stripes populate this unique urban terrain- both a local neighborhood as well as the worlds crossroads.

The Gods of Times Square is a poignant reminder that diverse and seemingly at-odds faiths could coexist within close confines, at a time when many are asking whether its possible for people of different beliefs to live together in an interconnected world. The Gods of Times Square is "a good-humored, tolerant celebration of New York City's diversity and eccentricity" writes Lawrence Van Gelder, of the New York Times..

"I am a New Yorker who loves Times Squares' diversity and grew up in the poolrooms, sideshows and arcades of the early sixties," says director Richard Sandler. Shot during the twilight of Times Square rowdier days, before Disney and Mayor Giulianis quality of life laws settled into the neighborhood, The Gods of Times Square captures a special moment when fascinating characters roamed the street, not just appearing on jumbo screens and store displays.

The full-length feature version of this film is available for free viewing exclusively at Timessquare.com, the cyberspace presence of all things related to Times Square- from theater tickets and hotel reservations, to online games, videos and contests based on this iconic stretch of real estate, where the world sees itself.

Visitors can view the movie in streaming Quicktime or Realvideo formats, as well as purchase their very own VHS or DVD copies. Timessquare.com also provides an advanced messaging board system for visitors to discuss their thoughts on the movie and interact with the filmmaker and characters.

The Gods of Times Square was chosen Best Documentary in the 19** Chicago Film Festival, and won the Audience Award at the 19** Rotterdam Film Festival.