Slumlord Millionaire explores New York City's affordable housing crisis through the stories of residents fighting against tenant harassment, deed theft, and aggressive real estate development. The film, which premiered at the 2024 DOC NYC Film Festival and won the Audience Award, chronicles the experiences of various individuals, including the Bravo family and Janina Davis, as they seek justice against landlords and developers. It emphasizes the ongoing struggles of low-income renters against displacement and the push for luxury housing, evoking sadness and motivation among viewers. It will be broadcast on PBS and screened in various locations.
"Slumlord Millionaire follows the Bravo family's experiences with their landlord in Sunset Park, Janina Davis' struggle to reclaim her Bed Stuy house after losing it to deed fraud, and Moumita Ahmed's 2021 run for City Council in Jamaica, Queens."
"The documentary paints a picture of real estate developers seeking to kick New York's low income and middle class renters out of their homes and replace them with luxury towers filled with high earners."
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