70 Acres in Chicago: Cabrini Green

Nan
0h 58m
2015

Overview

Documenting the demolition of Cabrini Green, Chicago's most infamous public housing development, through the stories of three public housing residents whose lives are turned upside down in the name of progress.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2015-08-23
Cast : Not Available

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