In August we were given the opportunity to film Natalia Paruz, a.k.a. “The Saw Lady”, in the Union Square subway station. We followed her out to a local bar, and interviewed her while it rained outside. She gave the perfect interview: succinct, incisive and to the point. Probably because she is, by now, so used to giving interviews. Here’s one she did for the “Playing for Pocket Change” series
Playing For Pocket Change: Episode 4
Natalia “Saw Lady” Paruz
Created by Mark Cersosimo and Michael A. Capasso
Playing For Pocket Change is a series featuring musicians playing on the streets and in the subways of New York City. Often overlooked and ignored, we find out exactly who these people are and what makes them want perform in what is arguably the world’s strangest venue.
Episode 1: Erich Woodrum and Francois Nnang
Episode 2: Johnny Sheppard
Episode 3: Angel Marin
Episode 4: Natalia “Saw Lady” Paruz
Episode 5: Heth and Jed
Episode 6: Tom Swafford
Episode 7: Don Witter JR.
Episode 8: Erik Meier
Episode 9: The Singing Dragon
Episode 10: Shakerleg
Mark’s Vimeo Channel: vimeo.com/channels/pocketchange