"The documentary uses striking visual comparison to remind viewers what was lost to realize Moses's car-dominant vision, and what remains today."
"Relying heavily on the juxtaposition of archival and present-day aerial photography combined with simple graphics, Susaneck gives the viewer a clear-as-day picture of how highways cut through communities."
"The film centers the story of the BQE within the larger history of New York City and shows how the legacy of the 35-mile long highway is still hurting families today."
The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, shaped by Robert Moses, drastically altered thriving neighborhoods. A mini-documentary by Adam Paul Susaneck uses archival and modern aerial photography to showcase the destruction caused by highways. It includes oral histories from affected individuals and interviews with historians, emphasizing the highway's lasting legacy. The film highlights how the BQE's impact continues to harm families in New York City, illustrating the broader consequences of car-centric urban planning.
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