It’s easy to see why this film was the 2025 NYC DOC Audience Award Winner. Now, in 2025 it’s coming to PBS.
The PBS documentary Slumlord Millionaire delves into the housing injustices faced by tenants in New York City, spotlighting the struggles of residents in rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Directed by Steph Ching and Ellen Martinez, the film follows the battles between everyday renters and powerful landlords.
Through personal stories from various boroughs, the relentless policy-practice of properties in low-income areas are often seized for luxury developments, frequently with systemic complicity are made clear. The system of protection for renters and tenants has been undermined.
The documentary also highlights grassroots activism and tenant-led movements fighting against relentless gentrification.
SLUMLORD MILLIONARE premiered at DOC NYC 2024 and will be appearing on PBS in a few weeks, It features appearances by activists and tenants, including Fabian Bravo, Janina Davis, Moumita Ahmed, and Ren Ping Chen. The film is presented in English, Spanish, and Chinese, reflecting the diverse communities it portrays. The PBS series VOCES acquired U.S. broadcast and streaming rights to SLUMLORD MILLIONAIRE, a compelling David vs. Goliath(s) story of people fighting back against the inimical renting problems people must confront in these days of skyrocketing cost of rent in New York City.
Rating SLUMLORD MILLIONARE: Meticulous camera work, composition, and lighting enhance the story. Visuals without a doubt support the film’s tone and mood. Good editing maintains scenes transition smoothly avoids unnecessary scenes or distractions. Film Score and Soundtrack right on. Production values: Makes an audience feel as if is right there where the action is.
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