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The Architect
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The Architect (2023)

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In a near-future Oslo, architect Julie proposes a unique solution to the housing crisis by transforming underground car parks into residential buildings. This dark and thought-provoking satire explores the challenges and consequences of urban development in an all-too-familiar setting.

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Someone Lives Here
Movie

Someone Lives Here(2023)

7.9
75Minutes

A carpenter takes it upon himself to build, and make accessible, small, life-saving shelters for the unhoused residents of Toronto during the pandemic.

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Canada is facing a housing crisis, and cooperative housing might be a part of the solution.

The Little Apartment
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The Little Apartment(1958)

7.2
87Minutes

In the midst of a housing crisis, the residents of a little apartment building find themselves in outrageous situations as they try to navigate their precarious living situations. This dark comedy explores the absurdity and desperation that arises from the housing crisis, providing a satirical commentary on contemporary society.

Unzipped: An Autopsy of American Inequality
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Unzipped: An Autopsy of American Inequality(2021)

7.2
108Minutes

A provocative feature doc about America's affordable housing crisis told through the prism of iconic Venice CA 90291's struggle with the growing income divide.

Broken Law
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Broken Law(2020)

5.7
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85Minutes

In 'Broken Law', two brothers, one a dedicated policeman and the other an ex-convict, are pushed to their limits when they discover police corruption and struggle to maintain loyalty to each other.

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The Mobilized Generation
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The Mobilized Generation(2021)

25Minutes

A short documentary chronicling the coming-of-age story of generation z punctuated by numerous culturally significant moments, known as period effects, that have bred a generation of young activists.

Stranger In My House
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Stranger In My House(1982)

6.5
100Minutes

A single mother faces a housing crisis and must navigate through comedic and romantic scenarios. She also deals with theft, identity issues, and struggles to provide for her son. Along the way, she encounters a football coach, soccer players, and a doctor. Through a series of humorous situations, she finds love and learns important life lessons.

Bakhit and Adeela 2
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Bakhit and Adeela 2(1997)

5.2
142Minutes

Bakhit and Adeela, two friends from different social classes, become involved in an election campaign in Alexandria, Egypt. As they navigate through corruption, class distinction, and hypocrisy, they discover the true meaning of friendship and the importance of standing up for their rights.

No Deposit
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No Deposit(2015)

5.6
NR
80Minutes

In the midst of the housing crisis, a family man finds himself desperate and resorts to crime and betrayal which leads to unexpected consequences.

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Housing crisis
Movie

Housing crisis(1972)

4.8
125Minutes

afaf and fattouh are co-workers looking for apartment for each to settle in . Each gets his apartment by kind of a trick which results in many consequences .

Evicted City
Movie

Evicted City(2023)

8.3
80Minutes

Montreal — one of the few remaining affordable cities in North America — is now in the midst of an unprecedented housing crisis. An intimate portrait of socio-political resistance, this multilayered film explores the human impact of real estate speculation on the cities of tomorrow.

The People of the Kattawapiskak River
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The People of the Kattawapiskak River(2012)

6.9
50Minutes

Alanis Obomsawin’s documentary The People of the Kattawapiskak River exposes the housing crisis faced by 1,700 Cree in Northern Ontario, a situation that led Attawapiskat’s band chief, Theresa Spence, to ask the Canadian Red Cross for help. With the Idle No More movement making front page headlines, this film provides background and context for one aspect of the growing crisis.

Clash on Keefer
Movie

Clash on Keefer(2021)

103Minutes

Chronicling the events surrounding the protests generated by the proposed redevelopment of an empty lot at 105 Keefer St., located at the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown.

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Losing Your Home
Movie

Losing Your Home(2024)

19Minutes

Too many stories can tell the horrible consequences of the housing crisis. Those of Jeannette and Frances make us feel the difficult experience of eviction. During long months of anguish, brief hopes and uprooting, Jeannette and Frances struggle, alone and surrounded, against a phenomenon that is becoming more and more pronounced: losing your home.

Successfully completed your studies - now what? Raffly already has a lucrative job offer from a large German company, but neither an apartment nor a work permit.

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Discover a curated selection of movies and TV shows that delve into the gripping theme of housing crisis. Explore stories of characters facing the challenges of unaffordable housing, homelessness, eviction, and the fight for affordable living. Get ready for thought-provoking dramas, compelling documentaries, and gripping narratives that shed light on this pertinent issue.

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