In 1960, the Talbots, with no money or experience, launched The New Yorker Theater on the then-dangerous Upper West Side. Their adventurous and artistic programming turned it into one of the country's most influential repertory and arthouse cinemas, sparking a cinematic and cultural revolution. For more than six decades, the Talbots were pioneers in exhibiting and distributing the most artistic cinema from around the globe, changing American film culture forever. This short documentary chronicles the humble beginnings of their remarkable career.