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  • The Oak Park Story (2010)
  • Short | 22 min | Documentary, Short
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The Oak Park Story (2010)
Short | 22 min | Documentary, Short
This documentary tells the story of a broad, multi-ethnic coalition--undocumented residents from Mexico, a European American minister, Cambodian refugees who had survived the Killing Fields, city officials, college students and others--at ...See moreThis documentary tells the story of a broad, multi-ethnic coalition--undocumented residents from Mexico, a European American minister, Cambodian refugees who had survived the Killing Fields, city officials, college students and others--at the Oak Park apartments in Oakland, CA who in 2000 won an historic settlement of almost one million dollars against their landlord, one of the worst of the "dirty dozen" of landlords in Oakland. Not only did this coalition win monetary damages for forty-four households, but they also forced the landlord to sell the building to two non-profit organizations. Since that time, the tenants have moved into brand new apartments that are permanently affordable, The Oak Park Story traces the stories of this coalition of activists and profiles immigrants overcoming tremendous odds, both here and in their native countries. It looks at multi-ethnic coalitions, innovative community organizing, and revitalized spiritual traditions, recounting the journey of a group of neighbors that changed their neighborhood and made a home for themselves. Written by Valerie Soe See less
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Director
Valerie Soe
Writers
Russell Jeung | Valerie Soe | Alex Vargas (written by)
Cinematographers
Michael Chin | John Kiffmeyer
Editor
Valerie Soe
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Mar 14, 2010 (United States)

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