Land of Opportunity: The Road of Resistance

A revealing look at Kansas City’s Highway 71 project and the cost of urban renewal.

This installment of Land of Opportunity explores the impact of real estate and federal policies on urban communities. Inspired by Richard Rothstein’s ‘The Color of Law,’ this film focuses on Kansas City’s Highway 71 project and reveals how the city’s urban renewal efforts displaced 10,000 families.

Director: Nico Giles Wiggins