Documentary
United States of America
A Decent Home is a documentary film that examines the housing crisis in America, with a particular focus on the mobile home industry. In recent years, private equity firms have been buying up mobile home parks across the country, often with the goal of raising rents and profiting off of residents who are already struggling to make ends meet.
The film follows several families who live in mobile homes, as well as activists and experts who are fighting to protect the rights of mobile home owners. It also delves into the history of mobile home parks, which were originally built as a solution to the post-World War II housing shortage, and how they have evolved over the years.
While the film is set in the context of the mobile home industry, it also touches on broader issues related to affordable housing and income inequality. It highlights the challenges faced by low-income families across the country who are struggling to find decent housing, and underscores the importance of advocacy and collective action in fighting for housing justice.
A Decent Home was directed by Sara Terry, an award-winning journalist and filmmaker whose work has been featured on PBS, HBO, and other major networks. The film premiered at the DOC NYC film festival in 2019, and has since been screened at a number of other festivals and events. It is a timely and powerful exploration of one of the most pressing issues of our time.
