The Pruitt-Igoe Myth
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Cast & Crew
Chad Freidrichs
Jason Henry
Benjamin Balcom
Paul Fehler
Chad Freidrichs
Chad Freidrichs
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When the Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex in St. Louis was infamously imploded, it became a symbol of how the United States has failed to deal with its urban poor. Pruitt-Igoe was born from good intentions, and initially, it was well-maintained, offering a sign of hope. But when the economy took a turn for the worse and legislators' noble intentions drifted away, the complex was allowed to sink into abject decline, becoming lawless and, for the residents who remained, often terrifying. Here, we explore the social, economic and legislative issues that led to the decline of public housing in America, while tracing the personal narratives of several of the project's residents.
Director
Chad Freidrichs
Cast
Jason Henry
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Released in United States 2011 (Silver Spectrum)
Released in United States 2011 (Summer Showcase)
Limited Release in United States Winter January 20, 2012
Limited Release in United States Winter January 20, 2012
Released in United States 2011
Released in United States on Video May 15, 2012
Released in United States on Video May 15, 2012
