The Pruitt-Igoe Myth

Name: The Pruitt-Igoe Myth
Released: 2012-01-20

6.720121h 19mDocumentary • History

Overview

Destroyed in a dramatic and highly-publicized implosion, the Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex has become a widespread symbol of failure amongst architects, politicians and policy makers. The Pruitt-Igoe Myth explores the social, economic and legislative issues that led to the decline of convention...