Detachment (2011) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Tony Kaye · Starring Adrien Brody, Marcia Gay Harden
A chronicle of three weeks in the lives of several high school teachers, administrators and students through the eyes of substitute teacher, Henry Barthes. Henry roams from school to school, imparting modes of knowledge, but never staying long enough to form any semblance of sentient attachment.
Where was Detachment filmed?
- New York, United States, New York – Multiple scenes of Henry Barthes teaching at various high schools throughout the film. The film extensively uses real New York City public schools as the setting for the protagonist's substitute teaching experiences, capturing the gritty urban education environment
- New York, United States, New York – Various street scenes, establishing shots, and Henry's interactions with students and the community. Brooklyn's residential streets and neighborhoods provide the backdrop for the film's portrayal of urban decay and the lives of struggling students and families
- New York, United States, New York – Henry's solitary moments and interactions in urban Manhattan settings. Manhattan's public spaces and streets reflect Henry's emotional isolation and detachment from society throughout the film