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201710 minPGdoc-short

Poverty Social Inequality

Notes from Buena Vista

201710 minPGdoc-short

A mobile home park in Silicon Valley faces imminent closure, impacting the lives of low-income families in one of the wealthiest regions in the world.

Poverty Social Inequality

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A mobile home park in Silicon Valley faces imminent closure, impacting the lives of low-income families in one of the wealthiest regions in the world.

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Elizabeth Lo

Elizabeth Lodirector

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Buena Vista mobile home park in Silicon Valley hosts low-income families facing eviction. Residents prepare for the imminent closure of their community. The film shows daily life in a working-class environment amid the wealth of Silicon Valley. Families share their experiences and struggles in a place where housing is scarce. The documentary presents a snapshot of social inequality in one of the richest areas in the United States.

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