The Area
Director: David Schalliol
A five-year odyssey of a South Side Chicago neighborhood, where more than 400 African-American families are being displaced by a multi-billion dollar freight company. The documentary film follows homeowner-turned-activist Deborah Payne, who vows to be "the last house standing," and the Row Row Boys, teen friends who must start a new life across gang lines.
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The Area (2018) is a documentary film. The film has not yet gathered many viewer ratings. The film runs 1h 32min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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The Area runs 92 minutes (1h 32min).
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The Area was released in 2018.
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