Streets Will Probably Like This Documentary

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:12 pm

Trailer

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Full Movie

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StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 8:32 am

I think I've seen this trailer before. I had high hopes, given the title and the caption "Heaven or He11" at the beginning, but I don't think this film is what I had hoped it would be.

Anyway, thanks for posting.

While we're on the subject of documentaries, though, I have a recommendation for everyone who enjoys this forum. It's called The Pruitt-Igoe Myth: An Urban History. It is one of the finest documentaries I have seen. Focusing on the City of St. Louis and the ill-fated Pruitt-Igoe housing projects, it tells the story of American cities, and, perhaps unwittingly, of America itself. Even if you don't feel the way I do about this country and its cities, this film is nothing short of compelling.

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I know it is available to view instantly on Netflix.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:03 am

^I've seen that documentary it is extremely good.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:18 am

Whoa! Common ground! :;): Yeah, it is seriously really, really good. I was quite blown away by it.

Thanks for the comment.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:56 pm

I first found out about Pruitt-Igoe midway through college and for some reason started researching it all the time. It's an extremely interesting combination of urban planning, architectural, and societal failures.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:52 am

Haha. Wow, we are very similar in this regard. Yes, I too have found the whole thing endlessly fascinating in its implications for American cities, architecture, and society.

The documentary paints such a vivid picture of that time. It's incredibly good.

Post by **BRoss** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:54 am

I watched about half of it last night. I might try to finish it tonight.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:57 am

The Pruitt-Igoe Myth?

Definitely finish it and let us know what you think.

Post by **BRoss** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:06 am

StreetsOfOmaha wrote:The Pruitt-Igoe Myth?

Yes, it's been kind of sad so far. I'll definitely let you know what I think once I finish it.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 2:03 pm

HR Paperstacks wrote:Yes, it's been kind of sad so far.

You think? :;):

I definitely teared up at multiple points.

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 5:44 pm

One thing they didn't explain very well and I can't find information are the "No Men Allowed" and other rules. I understand what the rules say, but not the context or rationale behind them.

Post by **BRoss** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 5:53 pm

I just finished it. And wow! I can't believe something that started so great ended so badly. I think urban flight lead to a lot of the problems that eventually lead to its downfall. Without the tax base, there was no way to keep up the buildings and things just started to fall apart from there.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:57 pm

jessep28 wrote:One thing they didn't explain very well and I can't find information are the "No Men Allowed" and other rules. I understand what the rules say, but not the context or rationale behind them.

I was very surprised by the "no men allowed" thing, too. You're right. The filmmakers could have elaborated on that more. I think it suffices to understand that it had to do with the institutionalized "morality" (and racism) of public housing policies during that time.

The part that just jabs me right in the heart every time I watch it is toward the end, when the woman chokes back tears and says "When I feel bad... I don't intend to, but I dream about Pruitt and Igoe, and I always see myself standing in the window."

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:26 pm

Looks like I found out what I'm watching Saturday afternoon.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:30 pm

Chime in with your thoughts afterward.