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201676 min0documentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Urban Gentrification

Land Grab

201676 min0documentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A finance mogul pledges $30 million to create the world's largest urban farm in Detroit, igniting political debates and community controversies.

Urban Gentrification

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Sean King O'Grady

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A finance mogul pledges $30 million to create the world's largest urban farm in Detroit, igniting political debates and community controversies.

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Sean King O'Gradydirector

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A finance mogul proposes to create the world's largest urban farm in Detroit, pledging $30 million of his own money. This initiative aims to revitalize a struggling neighborhood in the city. The announcement leads to intense debates among local residents, politicians, and activists. As the project unfolds, it raises issues about wealth and community needs. Directed by Sean King O'Grady, "Land Grab" documents the political uproar surrounding this ambitious plan in a city facing economic challenges.

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