Synopsis
2011 "The Pruitt-Igoe Myth" explores the rise & fall of titular housing complex in St. Louis, examining racism & gov. Policies through interviews with former residents & historical footage. Ft racism, urban poverty & inequality in America.
Scores
Overall Score
33.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
18.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
26.5%
Review Aggregate
81.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 86% of 21 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, historical, thought-provoking. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
emotionalhistoricalthought-provokingpoliticalupliftingcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score86.0
RT critic review count21
Rotten Tomatoes audience score82.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating7.5
IMDb votes949
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $44,883 | $61,323 |
| International | 2012 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $44,883 | $61,323 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $22,442 | $30,662 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $1,149,000 | $1,569,866 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $517,000 | $706,371 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $1,821,000 | $2,488,013 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $4,499,000 | $6,146,935 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $72,900 | $99,602 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $8,081,342 | $11,041,449 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $243,000 (est) | $332,008 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $80,000 (est) | $109,303 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $323,000 | $441,311 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $525,000 | $717,302 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $48,600 | $66,402 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $1,219,600 | $1,666,326 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $6,861,742 | $9,375,123 |
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