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THE PRUITT-IGOE MYTH: AN URBAN HISTORY

Directed by Chad Freidrichs
United States, 2011
Documentary
  • 8383 minutes

Synopsis

Destroyed in a dramatic and highly-publicized implosion, the Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex in Saint Louis has become a widespread symbol of failure amongst architects, politicians and policy makers.

Synopsis

Destroyed in a dramatic and highly-publicized implosion, the Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex in Saint Louis has become a widespread symbol of failure amongst architects, politicians and policy makers.