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Synopsis

Cranes demolish vacant buildings as Stonewall veterans and HIV-positive New Yorkers establish residency on the Hudson River piers.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Sylvia Rivera and learn her story.
  • See the impact of gentrification on vulnerable communities.
  • Find out about the lives of HIV-positive residents in NYC.

Did You Know

  • The film features prominent trans activist Sylvia Rivera.
  • The documentary is set against the backdrop of cranes razing buildings.
  • It focuses on HIV-positive New Yorkers living on the Hudson River piers.

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LGBTQ+ historyUrban developmentHIV awareness
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is a prominent trans activist featured in the documentary?

Sylvia Rivera is a prominent trans activist featured in the documentary.

What year was the documentary 'This is an Address' released?

'This is an Address' was released in 2020.

What issues do the residents on the Hudson River piers face?

The residents on the Hudson River piers include homeless individuals and those who are HIV-positive.

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