Synopsis
The film discusses the issue of slum housing in the United States, highlighting that many families live in unsanitary and unsafe conditions, which negatively impacts their health and well-being. It emphasizes the need for public housing initiatives, like those in Jacksonville, to replace slum dwellings with decent homes. The film illustrates how local housing authorities work with the federal government to provide low-rent housing options, improve living conditions, and stimulate local economies. Ultimately, it argues that public housing is a fundamental aspect of democracy and social welfare, ensuring equal rights to safe and healthy living environments for all citizens. Keywords public housing, slums, Jacksonville, living conditions, health, democracy, federal assistance, local authorities, low-rent housing, social welfare
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Details
- Running time
- 20 minutes
- Collection
- Prelinger Archives
- Internet Archive item
- housing_in_our_time
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★★ · That was then.. · Spuzz · 2009-03-31
Once again, the eradication of slums is explored here. A pretty glossy picture, that may leave a lot of questions than it does answers. I get the feeling that residents weren't EXACTLY the gung ho Go ahead-and-raze-my-house! than it appears to be in this film. But still quite good shots of slums of the past, which I am sure is a lot less worse now than it was then (America wise). (Insert political diatribe here NOW!)