The Pruitt-Igoe Myth

1h 19 min

2012

USA

7.5

2011 "The Pruitt-Igoe Myth" explores the rise & fall of titular housing complex in St. Louis, examining racism & gov. Policies through interviews with former residents & historical footage. Ft racism, urban poverty & inequality in America.

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Cast

Slyvester Brown

Self - Former Resident

Irvin Dagen

Self - St. Louis Housing Authority

Elmer Fiedler

Self - Black Jack Baptist Church

Robert Fishman

Self - Urban Historian

Joseph Heathcott

Self - Urban Historian

Jason Henry

Narrator

Brian King

Self - Former Resident

Joyce Ladner

Self - Sociologist

Ruby Russell

Self - Former Resident

Robert Schuchardt

Self - Zoning Commission Chairman