More than 750 families now occupy a 45-story office tower in Caracas, which was abandoned after the Venezuelan economy collapsed.
Synopsis
More than 750 families now occupy a 45-story office tower in Caracas, which was abandoned after the Venezuelan economy collapsed.
Synopsis
In Caracas, Torre David rises as an unfinished 45-story office building. Abandoned after the death of its developer and the economic collapse of Venezuela, the tower now shelters over 750 families. These residents occupy the space illegally, creating homes in what some refer to as a vertical slum. The 2013 documentary captures their daily lives and struggles within this unconventional living arrangement.
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Why Watch
- See the transformation of Torre David from office to home.
- Find out about life in a vertical slum in Caracas.
- Meet the families living in Torre David's improvised community.
Did You Know
- Torre David is a 45-story building in Caracas, Venezuela.
- More than 750 families currently live in Torre David.
- The building was abandoned after the developer's death and economic collapse.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torre David?
Torre David is a 45-story office tower in Caracas that was abandoned and is now home to more than 750 families.
Why was Torre David abandoned?
Torre David was abandoned following the death of its developer and the collapse of the Venezuelan economy.
What do some people call Torre David?
Some people refer to Torre David as a vertical slum due to its extra-legal occupation.
What are people saying?
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