Summaries

2011 "The Pruitt-Igoe Myth" explores the rise & fall of titular housing complex in St. Louis, examining racism & gov. Policies through interviews with former residents & historical footage. Ft racism, urban poverty & inequality in America.

Destroyed in a dramatic and highly-publicized implosion, the Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex has become a widespread symbol of failure amongst architects, politicians and policy makers. The Pruitt-Igoe Myth explores the social, economic and legislative issues that led to the decline of conventional public housing in America, and the city centers in which they resided, while tracing the personal and poignant narratives of several of the project's residents. In the post-War years, the American city changed in ways that made it unrecognizable from a generation earlier, privileging some and leaving others in its wake. The next time the city changes, remember Pruitt-Igoe.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • family relationships
  • city
  • urban setting
  • public housing
  • federal housing act
Genres
  • Documentary
Release date Sep 17, 2012
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Official site
Language English
Filming locations St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Production companies Unicorn Stencil

Box office

Gross US & Canada $44883
Opening weekend US & Canada $4721
Gross worldwide $44883

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 19m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 16:9 HD

Synopsis

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