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199693 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

It Was Our City

199693 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

During the 1970s, a housing shortage in Amsterdam led to the rise of a squatters' movement, marked by violent protests against property owners.

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During the 1970s, a housing shortage in Amsterdam led to the rise of a squatters' movement, marked by violent protests against property owners.

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Joost Seelendirector

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Amsterdam's streets in the late 1970s became a battleground for the squatters' movement, fueled by a housing shortage and vacant properties. As tensions escalated, squatters gained notoriety for violent protests, notably during the inauguration of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. It Was Our City features interviews with these squatters, revealing their focus on political activism over mere housing needs. The film documents their struggle and the societal impact of their actions during this turbulent period.

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