Filmed over four years, this documentary captures the conflict between black working-class families and white gay homebuyers in a Columbus neighborhood.
“On the Front Lines of Gentrification, There's No Place Like Home.”
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Filmed over four years, this documentary captures the conflict between black working-class families and white gay homebuyers in a Columbus neighborhood.
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In Columbus, Ohio, the Olde Towne East neighborhood becomes a battleground as long-time residents confront new white gay homebuyers. Over four years, the documentary captures the escalating tensions between these groups as they navigate issues of home renovation and community identity. Filmmakers Linda Goode Bryant and Laura Poitras document unguarded moments that reveal the emotional stakes involved. Flag Wars won a Peabody Award and two additional honors, reflecting its impact on discussions about gentrification.
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- See the impact of gentrification in Columbus, Ohio.
- Meet residents like Nina Masseria and Erez Laufer.
- Find out why Flag Wars won a Peabody Award.
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- Flag Wars was filmed over a period of four years.
- The film won three awards, including a Peabody Award in 2003.
- It was nominated for the 2004 Truer than Fiction Award at the Independent Spirit Awards.
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What year was Flag Wars released?
Flag Wars was released in 2003.
Who directed the documentary Flag Wars?
Flag Wars was directed by Linda Goode Bryant.
What awards did Flag Wars win?
Flag Wars won a Peabody Award and the 2003 CDS Filmmaker Award at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival.
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