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The Pruitt-Igoe Myth

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Friday, June 8 2012

You Can't Escape the Memories: 'The Pruitt-Igoe Myth'

The myth referenced in the film's title is that Pruitt-Igoe's fatal flaw was its architectural design, a long-held belief that Friedrich's film handily debunks. Pruitt-Igoe, first and foremost, was a victim of unfortunate timing.


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