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Wood Street

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Wood Street follows a year in the life of Oakland's largest unhoused encampment as its residents face an imminent eviction that threatens to dismantle their community. As notices appear and police move in, residents organize -- building barricades, filing lawsuits, and protesting at City Hall to fight for their right to stay. Told through immersive verité, the film places viewers inside the encampment, capturing the urgency, resilience, and emotional toll of collective resistance. At its center are John and LaMonté, whose bond is tested as pressure mounts -- LaMonté's mental health deteriorates while John struggles to remain sober. When the eviction comes, the community is physically erased, but its spirit endures.

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Caron Creighton

Director

Caron Creighton

Producer

Tiffany Fisher Love

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Estevan Padilla

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Synopsis Wood Street follows a year in the life of Oakland's largest unhoused encampment as its residents face an imminent eviction that threatens to dismantle their community. As notices appear and police move in, residents organize -- building barricades, filing lawsuits, and protesting at City Hall to fight for their right to stay. Told through immersive verité, the film places viewers inside the encampment, capturing the urgency, resilience, and emotional toll of collective resistance. At its center are John and LaMonté, whose bond is tested as pressure mounts -- LaMonté's mental health deteriorates while John struggles to remain sober. When the eviction comes, the community is physically erased, but its spirit endures.
Director
Caron Creighton
Producer
Caron Creighton, Tiffany Fisher Love, Estevan Padilla
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 40m