Survival Without Rent

21 min

NYC PREMIERE With the city’s finances in free fall, and with no support from the state or national government, activist squatters organize and create a vibrant community in 1980s NYC. – DeWitt Davis

The first and second screening will be followed by a Q&A with co-directors Katie Heiserman and Elana Meyers.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Director: Katie Heiserman, Elana Meyers

Producer: Zazie Ray-Trapido

Editor: Elana Meyers

Composer: Mocean Worker

Language: English

Country: United States of America

Year: 2025

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Event details

In-Person Date

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 8:45 PM

Venue

IFC Center

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In-Person Date

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 4:30 PM

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IFC Center

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Online Dates

Wednesday, November 12 - Sunday, November 30, 2025

Venue

Online Screening

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