The Area
Overview
A five-year odyssey of a South Side Chicago neighborhood, where more than 400 African-American families are being displaced by a multi-billion dollar freight company. The documentary film follows homeowner-turned-activist Deborah Payne, who vows to be "the last house standing," and the Row Row Boys, teen friends who must start a new life across gang lines.
Key Crew
Director: David Schalliol
Producer: David Schalliol, Deborah Payne, Brian Ashby, Gabriel Charles Tyler
Videos
The Area | Official Trailer | America ReFramed