Peoplestown USA follows a group of residents in Peoplestown, who are on a block the city is threatening with eminent domain. Through these people's words, the film looks at the past, present, and future of this historic Atlanta neighborhood undergoing rapid changes to its character.
On February 24th we held a film screening of Peoplestown USA, which was followed by a panel discussion and conversation. Peoplestown USA focuses on Tanya Washington and Bertha & Robert Darden's fight to keep their homes and prevent displacement through the broader context of gentrification and development. We encourage folks to watch and share the film!
Big thanks to Adam Patterson for putting this film together and to GSU's American Constitution Society for hosting this event.
We look forward to working with community groups to organize film screenings of Peoplestown USA!