The Pruitt-Igoe Myth

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08/02/2015 I thought it was one of the best documentaries I've ever seen and it also happened to be extremely insightful into the general human condition of that era. See more 06/07/2015 The idea of the Housing Project seems like such a good idea in theory, but in practice it fails miserably. This heartbreaking documentary should be educational viewing for anyone who has ever said, "We give 'them' so much and 'they' just ruin it. The Pruitt-Igoe was not meant to be segregated; various economic and cultural forces, bad guessing, and racism made it so. The interviewees who lived the Pruitt-Igoe myth express at first joy at having a clean, healthy home and then sorrow at its devolution into a cruel reminder of what society really thought (thinks?) of them. Their stories are truly worth hearing, and this documentary tells the story of a dream disintegrated and eventually demolished. See more 09/02/2014 Mankind in microcosm? See more 08/26/2014 This should be studied in every school, not only in the US, but in every country. I strongly feel that those in power are creating a global Pruitt-Igoe project.This is an important film on many different levels. See more 11/03/2013 Further evidence as to how we came to be as a society. Really captivating. See more 09/24/2013 I really liked this documentary. Great for sociology majors! Excellent look into all perspectives on this....lets you get a good perspective on urban sprawl, projects, inner city living, and a great array of personal stories. Sad story but definitely interesting...if you like documentaries....definitely put this on your list! See more Read all reviews

The Pruitt-Igoe Myth

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