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201128 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Social Inequality

Undercity

201128 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

In major U.S. cities, hidden communities face social inequality and urbanization challenges, as revealed through personal stories and contrasting urban life.

Social Inequality

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In major U.S. cities, hidden communities face social inequality and urbanization challenges, as revealed through personal stories and contrasting urban life.

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Andrew Wonderdirector

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Steve Duncancast

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A man walks through an alley in a major city, revealing hidden communities that often go unnoticed. "Undercity" follows individuals who face challenges in these areas. The documentary includes interviews and footage that contrast the busy life of urban centers with the struggles experienced below the surface. Directed by Andrew Wonder in 2011, the 28-minute film addresses themes of social inequality and urbanization in the United States.

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