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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Scott Saslow) was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Circle Collective formed in June 2019 in order to provide a new avenue for and community around creative distribution as an artist-forward, feature film marketing and distribution consulting agency. In partnership with OCN, Circle Collective will begin to release contemporary indie cinema across a variety of genres and origins onto physical media, maintaining the same artist-forward perspective as in their theatrical campaigns. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!

Quiet City: Shot in Brooklyn in 2006, the Independent Spirit Award-nominated Quiet City is a gentle masterpiece of naturalistic performances and poetic cinematography. Jamie (Erin Fisher) arrives in New York to visit a friend, but the friend is nowhere to be found. Charlie (Cris Lankenau) has just quit his job and isn't sure what's next in life. Their paths cross late at night on an empty subway platform. From this chance encounter, an unlikely connection is formed. They spend twenty-four hours together drifting to and from diners, parks, art galleries, and parties. Inflected with melancholy and hopefulness, Aaron Katz's second feature is a fully realized work of truly independent American cinema.

Dance Party, USA: In Dance Party, USA, Katz's impressionistic and audacious debut, apathetic teens Jessica (Anna Kavan) and Gus (Cole Pensinger) connect for a fleeting moment at a 4th of July party. Their relationship grows more complex when Gus reveals a disturbing secret. Delving into dark territory, Dance Party, USA is a raw, honest portrayal of teens struggling to confront questions of looming adulthood and sexual violence.

directed by: Aaron Katz
2006-2007 / 143 min (combined) / 1.85:1 / English Stereo

Additional info:

Region A Blu-ray
No Grasp on Reality: A new conversation between director Aaron Katz and David Lowery, recorded in 2021
So Much Sheer Will: A new conversation with Kris Rey, Aaron Katz and the cast of Dance Party, USA, recorded in 2021
In Love with the Process: A new conversation with Barry Jenkins, Aaron Katz and the cast of Quiet City, recorded in 2021
Quiet City New York premiere introduction and Q&A
Dance Party, USA trailer
Quiet City trailer
New booklet essay by critic/author Amy Taubin
English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.114286 / 5 from 35 reviews.

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Very well made low budget

"Very well made low budget double feature. Good purchase!"

— Matthew P. (4/5)

Strangers in NYC

"The U. S. Blu-ray release of Quiet City and Dance Party, USA, directed by Aaron Katz, pairs two defining entries of the mumblecore scene in a single edition that reflects their stripped-down, intimate style. Both films are presented in 1080p, maintaining their natural, low-budget look, with clean stereo audio that fits their quiet, conversational tone. As a double feature, it showcases Katz’s early filmmaking approach—Quiet City capturing a fleeting connection between two strangers over the course of a day in Brooklyn, while Dance Party, USA leans into more uncomfortable territory, exploring guilt and emotional consequences in a coming-of-age story. When it comes to extras, the release is relatively light but still offers meaningful content. It includes newer conversations with Katz and fellow filmmakers like David Lowery and Barry Jenkins, giving retrospective insight into the films and their place within indie cinema. There’s also a Q&A from a New York screening, trailers, and a booklet essay, but it doesn’t carry over all the bonus material from earlier DVD editions, such as multiple commentaries or more extensive featurettes. Because of this, the Blu-ray feels more selective and reflective rather than a fully loaded archival release."

— Jaume M. (5/5)

Quiet charm

"I don’t normally go in for mumblecore but the mode, tone and meandering of Quiet City just hit for me."

— Kyle K. (5/5)

A Landmark Entry in Modern Indie Cinema, Beautifully Presented

"This set is a defining entry in early 2000s American indie film, capturing the rise of mumblecore with honesty and restraint. Quiet City and Dance Party USA feel intimate and immediate, focused on fleeting connections, awkward silences, and emotional moments that unfold without forcing drama. Watching them together highlights how confident and influential this approach was, even at its most minimal. The website presentation and overall curation reflect the care given to this release. From clear feature breakdowns to thoughtful artwork and packaging, everything signals that these films are being treated as important cultural documents rather than niche curios. It’s easy to understand the context and value of the set before it even arrives. The sense of city is central to both films. Brooklyn isn’t just a backdrop — it’s a presence, shaping mood, pacing, and emotional tone. Streets, apartments, and late-night conversations feel lived-in and specific, grounding the films in a time and place that feels both personal and quietly universal. For collectors interested in indie film history, this release is essential. A meaningful entry point into mumblecore, thoughtfully curated and presented, and deeply rooted in its city and moment."

— Tim L. (5/5)

QC/DPU

"A really entertaining double feature."

— Jordan B. (5/5)

Indie slow burns

"If you're a fan of lo-fi aesthetics and low budget indie films. This double feature is for you. Like the minimal artwork on the slipcase as well."

— Lewis F. (4/5)

Music

"Love the soundtrack for this film."

— Ricardo M. (5/5)

Great Mumblecore add

"Two of the more forgotten about Mumblecore films get proper treatment here from VS."

— Robert L. (5/5)

Interesting duo

"Quiet City is a fairly straightforward romance, albeit done in mumblecore. Dance Party, USA is the far more interesting film in my opinion."

— Jeffrey M. (4/5)

2 movies here. Movie 1.

"2 movies here. Movie 1. Dance party USA is like a Larry Clark kids movie but think of it as a PG-13 film. Quiet City is basically girl meets guy then girl hangs out with guy for the whole movie. The movies are just okay I guess."

— Edwin F. (3/5)