Land of Opportunity: The Road of Resistance
“A revealing look at Kansas City’s Highway 71 project and the cost of urban renewal.”
2025•26m•Released
DocumentaryHistory
This installment of Land of Opportunity explores the impact of real estate and federal policies on urban communities. Inspired by Richard Rothstein’s ‘The Color of Law,’ this film focuses on Kansas City’s Highway 71 project and reveals how the city’s urban renewal efforts displaced 10,000 families.
Director
Nico Giles Wiggins
Writer
Nico Giles Wiggins
Languages
English
Studio
Kansas City PBS
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