How to Squash a Squat
“Squat Or Rot”
Synopsis
1989, New York City's Alphabet City and East Village. A year after the Tompkins Square Park Riot, squatters and their community allies try to stop the demolition of their building after an arson. Police forces occupy the neighborhood while the demolition continues. A portrait of an East Village that is no more. An homage to the voices and sounds of a neighborhood before its gentrification.
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How To Squash A Squat
Type: Clip • Published 2021-10-01
Release History & Theatrical Window
01/01/1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franck Goldberg
- Original Title
- How to Squash a Squat
- Release Date
- 01/01/1989
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franck Goldberg
Department Leadership Roster
Franck Goldberg
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is How to Squash a Squat about?
1989, New York City's Alphabet City and East Village. A year after the Tompkins Square Park Riot, squatters and their community allies try to stop the demolition of their building after an arson. Police forces occupy the neighborhood while the demolition continues. A portrait of an East Village that is no more. An homage to the voices and sounds of a neighborhood before its gentrification.
Who directed How to Squash a Squat?
How to Squash a Squat was directed by Franck Goldberg.
Who stars in How to Squash a Squat?
The principal cast of How to Squash a Squat includes Not specified.
When was How to Squash a Squat released and how long is it?
How to Squash a Squat was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Squash a Squat?
How to Squash a Squat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).