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201814 minPG-13doc-short

Public Money

201814 minPG-13doc-short

Since 2012, New York City has invested in participatory budgeting, allowing community members to influence how part of the public budget is spent.

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Jay Arthur Sterrenberg

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Since 2012, New York City has invested in participatory budgeting, allowing community members to influence how part of the public budget is spent.

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Jay Arthur Sterrenbergdirector

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In Brooklyn’s Sunset Park, community members gather to discuss their neighborhood's future. Since 2012, New York City has implemented participatory budgeting, allowing residents to influence how public funds are spent. Over the course of one year, this documentary follows local discussions and decisions on development projects. As gentrification impacts the area, the film captures the dynamics of community engagement and the challenges faced in shaping a shared vision for Sunset Park.

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