Subject: “Little Burgundy” – A 1968 documentary film by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB).
Summary: The film completely documents the situation all through the Little Burgundy district within Montréal when the area was scheduled for full demolition to allow for newer low-rental housing.
Citizen Action: Many residents from Little Burgundy diligently organised themselves. They formed into a committee such as that for protecting each of their interests.
Dealing with City Hall: The residents’ committee gave useful presentations to City Hall about the planned construction.
Influence on Housing Policy: The meaningful efforts of the Little Burgundy residents successfully influenced the overall city’s housing policy.
Ethical Implications: The film brings up ethical questions on fulfillment as well as the forced moving of lower-income residents.
Systemic Inequality: The state of Little Burgundy certainly explores the topic of fulfillment, promoting systemic inequality.
Urban Revitalization vs “Resident Rights”: The film examines ethical problems from gentrification within urban renewal’s fiscal gains.
Educational Relevance: The film is suggested just for those ages 12 to 18 and is relevant to several school subjects like Ethics and Religious Culture, History and Citizenship Education (Modernization of Quebec Society (1929-1980)), and Social Studies (Social Policies and Programs).
Content Warning: The film also includes showing of a young child playing around with a toy gun and smoking.
