Spanish Lake
A small town with big problems.
A small town with big problems.
Documentary
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2014
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A bold and unflinching documentary on 'white flight' in the area of Spanish Lake, Missouri, a post WW2 suburb. The town experiences rapid economic decline and population turnover due to racism and governmental policies which support the white exodus. The themes of the film parallel America's growing political divide, racial tension, and rise of anti-government sentiment.
Director:
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Rated:
G
Runtime:
82 min
Release date:
13 Jun 2014
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
N/A
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
"Spanish Lake" offers an instructive look at the forces that have shaped a single troubled community - economically, racially and otherwise.
– Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post,
15 Dec 2014
fresh:
A thoughtful, even-handed account of the rise and fall of the title Missouri community.
– Peter Keough,
Boston Globe,
5 Nov 2014
fresh:
Spanish Lake is a heartbreaker, but it's got hope in it.
– Alan Scherstuhl,
Village Voice,
20 Aug 2014
rotten:
This is a fascinating story ... But as a movie, "Spanish Lake" misses the opportunity to include other voices.
– Joe Williams,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
12 Jun 2014