Holding Ground (1996)
The Rebirth of Dudley Street
HOLDING GROUND is at once a cautionary tale of urban policies gone wrong and a message of hope for all American cities. In 1985, African-American, Latino, Cape Verdean, and European-American residents in Roxbury, MA united to revitalize their community. The Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative went on to gain national recognition as residents fought to close down illegal dumps, gain unprecedented control of land from City Hall and create a comprehensive plan to rebuild the fabric of their community. Through the voices of committed residents, activists and city officials, this moving documentary shows how a Boston neighborhood was able to create and carry out its own agenda for change.
Director: Mark Lipman, Leah Mahan
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: December 31, 1996
Cast
- Mark Lipman - Filmmaker
- Leah Mahan
Music: Claudio Ragazzi
Editing: Jon Neuburger
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Holding Ground about?
- HOLDING GROUND is at once a cautionary tale of urban policies gone wrong and a message of hope for all American cities. In 1985, African-American, Latino, Cape Verdean, and European-American residents in Roxbury, MA united to revitalize their community. The Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative went on to gain national recognition as residents fought to close down illegal dumps, gain unprecedented control of land from City Hall and create a comprehensive plan to rebuild the fabric of their community. Through the voices of committed residents, activists and city officials, this moving documentary shows how a Boston neighborhood was able to create and carry out its own agenda for change.
- Who directed Holding Ground?
- Holding Ground was directed by Mark Lipman, Leah Mahan.
- Who stars in Holding Ground?
- Holding Ground stars Mark Lipman, Leah Mahan.
- How long is Holding Ground?
- Holding Ground has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).