The critically acclaimed new documentary on the politics and drama behind the World Trade Center rebuilding project, 16 Acres, has been picked up for North American distribution by New York-based First Run Features. The film premiered at the Zurich Film Festival in September 2012, followed by a North American premiere at the Architecture and Design Film Festival in New York in October. It has played more than a dozen film festivals worldwide since and recently won an Audience Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
The rebuilding of ground zero is one of the most architecturally, politically, and emotionally complex urban renewal projects in American history. From the beginning, the effort has been fraught with controversy, delays and politics. The struggle has encompassed more than a decade, 19 government agencies, a dozen projects and over $20 billion.
“It’s stating the obvious to say that 16 Acres is one of the most important documentaries of recent years,...
The rebuilding of ground zero is one of the most architecturally, politically, and emotionally complex urban renewal projects in American history. From the beginning, the effort has been fraught with controversy, delays and politics. The struggle has encompassed more than a decade, 19 government agencies, a dozen projects and over $20 billion.
“It’s stating the obvious to say that 16 Acres is one of the most important documentaries of recent years,...
- 5/23/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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