The Dispute
During a protest in Edinburgh in 2021, locals fought against developers converting empty lots into international student flats amid a housing crisis.
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During a protest in Edinburgh in 2021, locals fought against developers converting empty lots into international student flats amid a housing crisis.
Synopsis
Fredie Chan, a filmmaker from Hong Kong, witnessed a protest in Edinburgh in 2021 as locals rallied for their housing rights. Developers were converting empty lots and old buildings into flats for international students, exacerbating the housing crisis for residents. The documentary follows grassroots housing advocates as they investigate the situation, drawing connections between local struggles and global trends. It is screened alongside Chan's previous work, Beautiful Life, which tells the story of an Indonesian domestic helper in Hong Kong.
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