Director Marc Levin highlights the recent effects of hyper-gentrification in New York City’s West Chelsea, focusing on an intersection where an elite private school sits directly across the street from public housing projects. Read More
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Marc Levin on Filming in His Own Backyard
The director was struck by the existence of two totally different worlds on opposite sides of the street.

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Class Divide at Urban World
The post screening Q&A included director Marc Levin, as well as some of the kids featured in the film.

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