In this riveting documentary, graphic designer Daniel Goldstein fights to prevent the government and private developers from seizing a historic neighborhood in Brooklyn through the power of eminent domain in order to build a series of skyscrapers and a sports arena for the New Jersey Nets., Graphic designer Daniel Goldstein leads the fight to prevent government and big business from razing an historic, Brooklyn, N.Y. neighborhood to make way for a more than a dozen skyscrapers and a new basketball arena for the New Jersey Nets. When the local government announced they would be using eminent domain laws to level the Prospect Heights neighborhood and make way for the Atlantic Yards project, the locals became deeply divided; while some saw the project as a way to bring jobs to the area, others were enraged at the thought of being forcefully evicted from their homes. Later, the government awarded the contract to Forest City Ratner — a private contractor — and the wheels of change were set into motion. As construction begins, tensions flare and it begins to appear as if the opponents of the project have run out of options.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Battle for Brooklyn ” ?
A: The main cast includes Bruce Bender,Norman Siegel,Jay-Z,Michael Bloomberg,Tracy Collins,Jonathan Barkey,Michael Galinsky,Susan Littenberg,Daniel Goldstein,Patti Hagan,Shabnam Merchant,Bruce Ratner,Marty Markowitz,Letitia James,Suki Hawley,Adam Galinsky.
Q: When Did the “Battle for Brooklyn” Released?
A: The Movie “Battle for Brooklyn” originally aired on 2011-06-17 and released in the year of 2010.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Battle for Brooklyn” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Battle for Brooklyn” ?
A: “Battle for Brooklyn” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
