Seattle Freeway Revolt

Overview

In the 1950s, Seattle had plans to build one of the densest networks of freeways in the world. It would have displaced thousands, especially the poor and people of color. Over the next two decades, a broad coalition of communities came together and halted these plans. Testimonies from that era are juxtaposed with interviews of activists who participated in the revolt, giving a picture of what Seattle could have been had the people not stood up to the highway lobby and their representatives.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 2020

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Shirley7 Films

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site