Eight Rhode Islanders lived in a secret apartment inside Providence Place mall for four years, documenting their experiences with inexpensive cameras.
“Let's all live at the mall.”
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Eight Rhode Islanders lived in a secret apartment inside Providence Place mall for four years, documenting their experiences with inexpensive cameras.
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Michael Townsend and seven friends transformed a corner of the Providence Place shopping mall into a secret apartment in 2003. For four years, they lived undetected, documenting their experiences with Pentax Optio cameras purchased from a nearby RadioShack. The group faced legal consequences in 2007 when they were charged with trespassing. Directed by Jeremy Workman, the documentary revisits this urban legend, bringing together the original participants to reflect on their unconventional lifestyle and the artistic motivations behind their actions.
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Why Watch
- Meet the eight Rhode Islanders behind the secret apartment.
- Find out how they lived undetected in a mall for four years.
- See the unique footage filmed by the group themselves.
Did You Know
- The secret apartment was built in 2003 and lasted until 2007.
- The group filmed their activities using Pentax Optio cameras from RadioShack.
- Over 30 directors approached Michael Townsend to make a film about their story.
- The documentary premiered at the SXSW Film Festival on March 8, 2024.
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Who directed the documentary Secret Mall Apartment?
Secret Mall Apartment was directed by filmmaker Jeremy Workman.
When did the group live in the secret apartment inside the mall?
The group lived in the secret apartment from 2003 to 2007.
What awards did Secret Mall Apartment win?
The documentary won several awards, including the Grand Jury 'Standing Up' Documentary Award at the Cleveland International Film Festival and the Audience Award for Best Documentary at IFFBoston.
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