| The film Queensbridge: "The Other Side" highlights the other side of a misrepresented and misunderstood community by showing that most people who live in the projects are hard working, law abiding families keeping their children off the streets and in schools and making a significant contributions to society. These are communities that are capable of producing a judge or a junkie, a politician or a pimp, a hood or a Harvard Graduate -either of which can be seen walking through the courtyard wearing a hoodie on a crisp fall day. The documentary aims to heighten public awareness about "The Projects" and to show that public housing is a positive, viable and necessary housing alternative. The story of Queensbridge: The Other Side is told through the eyes and experiences of those who know it best, the men, women and children of "the projects". As we all know shelter is becoming a critical challenge for middle class and poor New Yorkers who cannot afford the luxury housing that is abundantly available for the wealthy. One important component of the New Deal was the creation of public housing stock for the middle class and poor. These housing developments were and still are called, "The Projects". The intent was to provide a decent, clean, safe and affordable living environment for its residents. During the 1960's-80's, the conditions in these housing developments deteriorated as middle or working class whites migrated out, leaving behind working class and under employed ... |
