Come join us for a free screening of Shabbification: The Story of Rent Control at the Plaza Theatre. This will be the world premiere of this documentary and you will not only have the opportunity to hear directly from the director, Jen Sidorova, but you will also be able to directly participate in the filmmaking process by providing feedback after the film.
About Shabbification
As rent regulation gains popularity across the country, the film follows the stories of small property owners in New York who struggle to hold onto their family homes. At the center of “Shabbification: The Story of Rent Control” is Bryan, whose dreams of providing a better life for his family are made impossible because of the state's hold on his property. As the story unfolds, it reveals the city's own battle, where vacant apartments and the disincentive for renovations have led to a broader urban decay.