Slumlord Millionaire

This documentary exposes housing injustice in New York City, following the David-and-Goliath battles between ordinary renters and powerful developers. Through stories from neighborhoods across the boroughs, the film reveals the harsh realities of unsafe housing, unethical landlords, and an overwhelmed housing court system.

Cast

Samantha Bravo-Huertero

as Self

Moumita Ahmed

as Self

Janina Davis

as Self

Alina Shen

as Self

Ren Ping Shen

as Self

Julie Xu

as Self

Em He

as Self

Evan Rugen

as Self

Iliana Garcia

as Self

Rini Fonseca-Sabune

as Self

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