The Pruitt-Igoe Myth

• Director: Chad Freidrichs
• Writer: Chad Freidrichs, Jaime Freidrichs
• Theatrical Release Date: January 20, 2012
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Synopsis: When the 33 buildings that comprised St. Louis’ Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex were infamously imploded, they took with them shocking physical proof of how the United States has failed to deal with its urban poor. Once beautifully maintained and sparkling with newness and hope, Pruitt-Igoe was born from good intentions. But when the economy weakened 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. [Synopsis courtesy of Los Angeles Film Festival]