1) Write a summary of the film including what took place, where it happened, and the key players involved. What is the main thesis of the film? 2) Who in this film experienced discrimination and inequality? How did they respond to/negotiate these circumstances? 3) What was the “myth” behind Pruitt-Igoe? How does this film challenge more dominant historical interpretations of mid-century housing projects? 4) Overall, how did this film inform your understanding of the perspectives of the people who lived at Pruitt-Igoe? What did you learn about their experiences that you did not know before?
