NEW ROCHELLE, NY (October 17, 2025) — The New Rochelle Public Library (NRPL) will host a screening of the 1979 cult classic “The Warriors” on Saturday, November 22, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Ossie Davis Theater, accompanied by a discussion and book signing with authors Michael Gingold and Chris Poggiali. Their new hardcover, “Armies of the Night: The Warriors and Its Legacy,” explores the film’s gritty rise from controversy to cultural icon.
Armies of the Night: The Warriors and Its Legacy
Gingold, known for his work with Fangoria and “Ad Nauseam,” and Poggiali, co-author of “These Fists Break Bricks” and “Temple of Schlock,” will introduce the film and share insights into its tumultuous production, including real gang encounters and a mid-shoot lead actor change. They will also lead a post-screening discussion, detailing the film’s journey from Sol Yurick’s novel to Walter Hill’s stylized depiction of late-1970s New York City gang warfare.
The book, a 168-page hardcover measuring 6 inches by 9 inches, recounts how “The Warriors” overcame scathing reviews and controversy over its perceived violence—despite containing little of it—to achieve box office success and spawn cross-media spinoffs. It captures the era’s essence, from the New York City Subway to Coney Island, and includes exclusive cast and crew interviews, vintage reportage, and dozens of photos and promotional images. The cover artwork and end pages are designed by HagCult.
“CAN YOU DIG IT?” the book asks, quoting the film’s iconic line. It is available for pre-order at $15, reduced from $18.95, with shipping on or before October 21, 2025. Attendees can purchase and have copies signed at the event, with books available in bookstores and online starting October 21.
The screening is free, but registration is requested at https://bit.ly/NRPLTheWarriors.
This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.
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