Las Vegas Last Oasis in America (1983)

Las Vegas Last Oasis in America is an irreverent exploration of this uniquely American city which thrives on transience and celebrates wealth and instant success Cohens tour of Las Vegas includes a visit to the Liberace Museum where the pianists brother treats Cohen and her crew to a reverential look at Liberace memorabilia as well as the casinos where patrons gather with intense concentration at the gaming tables Cohen portrays a culture of high expectations and inevitable disappointment exhibiting humor and empathy for the people who win and lose in the moneysociety of the strip