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My Brooklyn

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Filmmaker Kelly Anderson examines gentrification in Brooklyn, N.Y., and how skyrocketing prices and property values have forced many residents out of their old neighborhoods.

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Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News 01/04/2013
3/5
When Anderson allows the experts - or simply those most deeply impacted by the changes - to speak, the film has a powerful urgency. Go to Full Review Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times 01/03/2013
3/5
Ms. Anderson traces a tale of aggressive rezoning, multimillion-dollar development deals and racial displacement. Go to Full Review Michael Nordine Village Voice 01/02/2013
The personal and political don't always align as well as they're meant to, but enough of the labor-of-love aspects shine through in a positive way to grant the film a genuine emotional core. Go to Full Review Ethan Alter Film Journal International 01/09/2013
An intriguing depiction of urban gentrification in action, marred somewhat by an unnecessary dip into the first person. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/18/2014 Gentrification doesn't just happen. It's redlining, purposely planned and implemented by moneyed interests in collusion with government. Powerfully and poignantly exposes how wealthy investors operate in shadowy pseudo-governmental agencies like Economic Development Corporations to write, submit and pass rezoning and development plans that enrich themselves. Government is complicit, with no regard for residents and small businesses who have made this the third most successful shopping district in New York City for decades. See more 01/14/2014 gentrification of Brooklyn, Fulton mall See more 05/06/2013 worst fucking movie ever. watch this if you like to watch annoying white bitches talk about things they shouldn't. See more Read all reviews
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Kelly Anderson

Director

Allison Lirish Dean

Producer

Kelly Anderson

Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Filmmaker Kelly Anderson examines gentrification in Brooklyn, N.Y., and how skyrocketing prices and property values have forced many residents out of their old neighborhoods.
Director
Kelly Anderson
Producer
Allison Lirish Dean, Kelly Anderson
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 17m