Gentrification is removing Black Americans from their communities all across the nation, and Boston is no exception.
Documentary1h 26m
Systemic and structural racism implemented by the city of Boston over the years has led to a dramatic stripping of generational wealth for Black residents, so much so that the average net worth of Black Americans in Boston is now only eight dollars. The racist grading process of ‘redlining’ primarily black neighborhoods, combined with the displacing effect of various ‘urban renewal’ projects, set the template for the wider scale gentrification seen today that is pricing black residents of Boston out of their communities. On top of that, the mass incarceration of Black Bostonians has also led to a further disruption of Black communities. The combined effect of these state sanctioned actions has led to the erasure of Black Americans in Boston.
Official Trailer
Budget
$40K
Revenue
Not disclosed
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Title
REMOVED: Black Erasure in Boston
Rated
Not rated
Region of Origin
United States of America
Original Audio
English
Runtime
1h 26m
Status
Released
