Squatters: The Other Philadelphia Story (1984)
Discusses the squatters movement, made up of people who live in abandoned houses through necessity and in order to force change in housing policy. Focuses on Philadelphia, where Gloria Giles becomes a leader and gains a national reputation.
Director: Charles Koppelman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: July 8, 1984
Editing: Deborah Hoffmann, Charles Koppelman
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
philadelphia, pennsylvania, urban studies, squatting
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Squatters: The Other Philadelphia Story about?
- Discusses the squatters movement, made up of people who live in abandoned houses through necessity and in order to force change in housing policy. Focuses on Philadelphia, where Gloria Giles becomes a leader and gains a national reputation.
- Who directed Squatters: The Other Philadelphia Story?
- Squatters: The Other Philadelphia Story was directed by Charles Koppelman.
- How long is Squatters: The Other Philadelphia Story?
- Squatters: The Other Philadelphia Story has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Squatters: The Other Philadelphia Story?
- Squatters: The Other Philadelphia Story is a Documentary film.