The Pruitt-Igoe Myth documentary

After you view “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth,” documentary, make an initial post of (400 words) answering the questions below.

Your comments should address the following:

· What was your overall impression of the documentary?

· How does social class, poverty, inequality, and perceptions of public housing all intersect with the development, expectations, blame and demise of the project? Include in your answer your rationale of why the St. Louis Housing Authority banned men (husbands, fathers, boyfriends) from living with their families? What are the implications?

Pruitt-Igoe Myth documentary