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A Dream Deferred: The Broken Promise of NYC Public Housing
Season 3
Episode 23
In New York, residents of public housing moved in with the promise of affordable housing, and a stepping stone to financial stability and independence. But lack of oversight and political chaos have left them living in horrific conditions in the world's wealthiest city. A DREAM DEFERRED offers an intimate look at the lives of residents grappling with health, safety and quality of of life issues.
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