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East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story (2020)

1h 44m 2020 United States of America

"East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story" chronicles the evolution of the East Lake Meadows housing project in Atlanta between 1970 and its eventual demolition in 2000. The documentary highlights the lives of its residents and the challenges they faced, with a particular focus on Eva Davis, whose activism championed tenant rights. Through personal narratives and historical context, the film paints a vivid picture of community resilience and the struggle for dignity in the face of systemic neglect and urban renewal.

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