Segregated by Design

We’re continuing to find some informative and inspirational films this week that talk about the role architecture and designers have to play in combatting racism.

‘Segregated by Design’ is a short film by Mark Lopez which gained recognition at last year’s American Documentary Film Festival and Encounters Film Festival. It illustrates the forgotten history of how American governments segregated their cities through law and policy and how this impacts the views of those living there today. Based on the book ‘The Colour of Law’ by Richard Rothstein, sadly it’s not hard to imagine that this kind of city planning is apparent in many countries worldwide.

Follow the makers of the film on Instagram @segregatedbydesign