Published on Mar 18, 2015
This is a preview section of the feature documentary,
FORCED OUT.
This section focusses on the economic, political and heritage parts of the story.
The sale of public housing in Australia is a contentious issue with many implications – social, economic and psychological. It is happening in Sydney, Wollongong, and spreading right across Australia. This documentary gives voice to the people caught in the crossfire.
On March 19th, 2014, the face of Sydney changed forever. On the Cahill expressway, Minister for Housing, Pru Goward, announced the biggest sale of public housing in Australia’s history, a decision that would see almost 500 vulnerable and elderly residents evicted from their homes. Behind her lay Millers Point, Dawes Point and the iconic Sirius building, all in the firing line. The Barangaroo development site loomed in the background, a silent player in this political game of money, greed and power.
One year later half the residents have already been re-located to Department housing all over Sydney and beyond. The remainder will be forced out over the next few months but a core is hanging on refusing to leave. The evictions have affected people in different ways. Some have grabbed the chance to leave with enthusiasm, but for most residents it has been upsetting, disorienting and even life threatening. Their worlds have simply been turned upside down.
FORCED OUT.
This section focusses on the economic, political and heritage parts of the story.
The sale of public housing in Australia is a contentious issue with many implications – social, economic and psychological. It is happening in Sydney, Wollongong, and spreading right across Australia. This documentary gives voice to the people caught in the crossfire.
On March 19th, 2014, the face of Sydney changed forever. On the Cahill expressway, Minister for Housing, Pru Goward, announced the biggest sale of public housing in Australia’s history, a decision that would see almost 500 vulnerable and elderly residents evicted from their homes. Behind her lay Millers Point, Dawes Point and the iconic Sirius building, all in the firing line. The Barangaroo development site loomed in the background, a silent player in this political game of money, greed and power.
One year later half the residents have already been re-located to Department housing all over Sydney and beyond. The remainder will be forced out over the next few months but a core is hanging on refusing to leave. The evictions have affected people in different ways. Some have grabbed the chance to leave with enthusiasm, but for most residents it has been upsetting, disorienting and even life threatening. Their worlds have simply been turned upside down.
RESOURCED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsKkBId2_gQ&feature=youtu.be
