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Cruel Architecture, a Tool of Gentrification (2021)

Cruel Architecture, a Tool of Gentrification (2021)

Documentary
Release Date: 2021, December 18
Directors: Carlota Bravo Reta
Production: University of California Berkeley

Overview:

A short documentary shot in November 2021 in Berkeley. It reflects on the ethos of privatization in American culture and how public spaces are being built to exclude people through cruel architecture. The context used is the gentrification circle around the University of California Berkeley intended to build student housing. An eye-opening journey that explores structures and elements you would never have stopped at.

Keywords:

capitalism private cruelty gentrification united states of america (usa) chain of ownership architectures