Baltimore's rat infestation reflects the city's struggles with segregation, redlining, and poverty through personal stories and historical context.
“Rats, maps, & extermination in an American city”
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Baltimore's rat infestation reflects the city's struggles with segregation, redlining, and poverty through personal stories and historical context.
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Synopsis
Baltimore's streets teem with rats, creatures that inhabit the city's alleys and walls. "Rat Film," directed by Theo Anthony, uses this infestation as a lens to address issues of segregation, redlining, and poverty. The documentary intertwines personal narratives with the historical context of Baltimore, revealing how resource allocation shapes urban life. It premiered at the 2016 Locarno Film Festival and later screened at various festivals, including the 2017 South by Southwest Film Conference.
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Why Watch
- See Baltimore's rat problem as a metaphor for urban issues.
- Meet composer Dan Deacon, nominated for original music score.
- Find out about redlining's impact on city life.
Did You Know
- Rat Film premiered at the 2016 Locarno Film Festival.
- The film's U.S. premiere was at the 2017 True/False Film Festival.
- Composer Dan Deacon was nominated for an award at the 2018 Cinema Eye Honors.
- The film has a runtime of 82 minutes.
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Who directed Rat Film?
Rat Film was directed by American filmmaker Theo Anthony.
When did Rat Film premiere?
Rat Film had its world premiere at the 2016 Locarno Film Festival.
What was the runtime of Rat Film?
Rat Film has a duration of 82 minutes.
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