Takeover
“They came off the streets and out of the shelters...”
Synopsis
Filmed across eight U.S. cities on May 1, 1990, the documentary follows homeless activists who simultaneously occupy vacant federally owned houses to protest the lack of affordable housing. Organized with the National Union of the Homeless, the coordinated action challenges government housing policies while documenting the movement from the participants’ perspective.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Kinoy, Pamela Yates
- Original Title
- Takeover
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Kinoy, Pamela Yates
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Kinoy
Director
Pamela Yates
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Takeover.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Takeover
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Takeover about?
Filmed across eight U.S. cities on May 1, 1990, the documentary follows homeless activists who simultaneously occupy vacant federally owned houses to protest the lack of affordable housing. Organized with the National Union of the Homeless, the coordinated action challenges government housing policies while documenting the movement from the participants’ perspective.
Who directed Takeover?
Takeover was directed by Peter Kinoy, Pamela Yates.
Who stars in Takeover?
The principal cast of Takeover includes Not specified.
When was Takeover released and how long is it?
Takeover was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 58m.