Summaries

A documentary film about a New York City Neighborhood in the midst of rapid change. Touches on themes of poverty, gentrification and hope.

"Bushwick Homecomings" is a documentary film which searches for answers to questions about a New York City neighborhood in the midst of rapid change. Bushwick Brooklyn, a neighborhood once synonymous with violence and having the highest poverty rate in Brooklyn in the 1990's*, is now being developed for housing and is seen as an "up and coming" area. The filmmaker questions these changes through the voices of some of Bushwick's residents. In a project inspired by the tragic death of a friend, Bushwick Homecomings touches on themes of gentrification, poverty and hope for the future.—bushwickhomecomings.com

Details

Keywords
  • brooklyn new york city
  • independent film
  • dvd
  • gentrification
Genres
  • Crime
  • Documentary
  • Short
Release date Nov 23, 2006
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site
Language English
Filming locations New York City, New York, USA

Box office

Budget $5000

Tech specs

Runtime 37m
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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