The Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex, once a symbol of failure, was destroyed in a dramatic implosion. The movie explores the social, economic, and legislative issues that led to the decline of public housing in America, tracing the personal stories of former residents.
The Pruitt-Igoe Myth
The documentary "The Pruitt-Igoe Myth" delves into the past of the Pruitt-Igoe housing complex in St. Louis, examining the intricate relationships between racism, government policies, and urban poverty through the perspectives of former residents and archival footage.
