Where to watch Class Divide (2016)

Story

This documentary examines urban inequality through the lens of a single Manhattan intersection. On one side stands a decades-old public housing complex serving low-income families. Directly across the street sits an expensive private school that opened in 2012. The film observes what occurs when young people from these vastly different economic circumstances inhabit the same neighbourhood and potentially interact with one another.

Why watch

• Directed by Marc Levin, offering an in-depth look at contemporary urban social issues
• Documentary format provides real-world perspectives on gentrification and class divisions in major cities
• Focuses on how geography and economics shape the lives of young people in the same area

Good for: Viewers interested in social documentaries and urban inequality; certificate status unknown, so check before watching with younger audiences.