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East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story (2020)

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The history of the East Lake Meadows public housing project in Atlanta and the people who lived there from 1970 to its demolition in 2000, with special emphasis on the activism of Eva Davis asserting the rights of the tenants.

Release Date
March 24, 2020
Runtime
1h 44m
Rating
7.5/10 (2 votes)

Directors: Sarah Burns, David McMahon

Cast: Henry Cisneros, Bill Clinton, Jelani Cobb, Eva Davis, Willie Harrison, Lawrence Lightfoot, Ronald Reagan, Franklin D. Roosevelt

Production: Florentine Films
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East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story

East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story

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104 min

The history of the East Lake Meadows public housing project in Atlanta and the people who lived there from 1970 to its demolition in 2000, with special emphasis on the activism of Eva Davis asserting the rights of the tenants.

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Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date3/24/2020
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Henry Cisneros

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Bill Clinton

as Self (archive footage)

Jelani Cobb

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Eva Davis

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Willie Harrison

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Lawrence Lightfoot

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Ronald Reagan

as Self (archive footage)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

as Self (archive footage)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story about?

The history of the East Lake Meadows public housing project in Atlanta and the people who lived there from 1970 to its demolition in 2000, with special emphasis on the activism of Eva Davis asserting …

How long is East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story?

1h 44m

When was East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story released?

March 24, 2020

Who directed East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story?

Sarah Burns, David McMahon

Who stars in East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story?

Henry Cisneros, Bill Clinton, Jelani Cobb

What genre is East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story?

Documentary

Is East Lake Meadows: A Public Housing Story available to stream?

Yes, on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel