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Ten O'Clock News (1988-05-19)
About this film
Hope Kelly reports on a dispute between the tenants and the landlords of a building in Allston on Parkvale St. Kelly notes that the tenants have brought suit against the landlords for discriminatory practices. Kelly reports that a fire damaged the building in February. She notes that the landlords have aided white tenants with temporary relocation and have assured them an eventual return to their apartments. Kelly reports that African American tenants have been ignored. Kelly reports that the tenants have been barred from the building altogether. Kelly's report includes footage of a protest outside the apartment building by tenants and city officials. Brian McLoughlin (Boston City Council), Mel King (community activist), Domenic Bozzotto (Hotel Workers Union), and David Scondras (Boston City Council) are among those present. Tenants and city officials condemn the owners of the building and demand the return of tenants to the building. Kelly reviews the status of the lawsuit and gives the names of the owners of the building. She attempts to interview David Spada (owner) when he arrives at the building. Spada refuses to be interviewed.
Directors & creators
WGBH
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Allston, Boston, Parkvale Street, Hope Kelly, Brian McLoughlin, Mel King, Domenic Bozzotto, David Scondras, Etta Anderson, Pat Roberts, Marian Glaser, David Spada, Lightfoot Realty Trust, Bay State Property Management, Boston Housing Court, racial discrimination, housing rights, tenants rights, gentrification
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