The Fall of the I-Hotel (1983)
The heroic battle for housing in San Francisco
The Fall of the I-Hotel brings to life the battle for housing in San Francisco. The brutal eviction of the International Hotel's tenants culminated a decade of spirited resistance to the razing of Manilatown. The Fall of the I-Hotel works on several levels. It not only documents the struggle to save the I-Hotel, but also gives an overview of Filipino American history.
Director: Curtis Choy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: June 15, 1983
Country: United States of America
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
Keywords
san francisco, california, immigration, poverty, east asian lead, gentrification, filipino american, landlord tenant relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fall of the I-Hotel about?
- The Fall of the I-Hotel brings to life the battle for housing in San Francisco. The brutal eviction of the International Hotel's tenants culminated a decade of spirited resistance to the razing of Manilatown. The Fall of the I-Hotel works on several levels. It not only documents the struggle to save the I-Hotel, but also gives an overview of Filipino American history.
- Who directed The Fall of the I-Hotel?
- The Fall of the I-Hotel was directed by Curtis Choy.
- How long is The Fall of the I-Hotel?
- The Fall of the I-Hotel has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Fall of the I-Hotel?
- The Fall of the I-Hotel is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Fall of the I-Hotel produced?
- The Fall of the I-Hotel was produced in United States of America.