City & Commons
This is the story of a group of homeless mothers who for 58 days occupied a vacant home in Oakland, and eventually claimed a historic victory in the struggle for housing justice.
- Directors
In late November, 2019, a group of homeless mothers reclaimed a vacant house in Oakland, California to provide safe housing for their children and to draw attention to the wider housing crisis. The house was owned by Wedgewood Incorporated, a real estate company that specializes in flipping “distressed” properties. In a city where the average rent is close to $3,000 per month and thousands of people are living on the streets, the occupation quickly grew into a movement for housing justice. This film tells the story of the 58 days of struggle at 2928 Magnolia street from occupation to eviction and the eventual victory.
More info on moms4housing.org
Source URL — https://roarmag.org/films/moms4housing/
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