Rent The Street (2019)

A story of our times - The Street review by HM

A documentary giving local residents a chance to discuss the gentrification of a part of London snuggled up to the ever expanding wealth creating business hub. Interesting characters abound and make it a worthwhile journey for that reason only. The changes to the street seem inevitable as the working class area is upgraded for the young City players crowding into the Capitol.

Touching but not contradicting the morphing of the street, new business residents get a say too. The way of the world in a vibrant place such as London. A very people orientated experience. I enjoyed it, but not Friday night movie/booze/popcorn stuff.

Cusp of change ! - The Street review by CP Customer

Excellent film, good to see a part of London heard about never visited at the cusp of change ! The Street was careful not to over sentimentalise the old days, although it was easy to see the old timers were sad seeing the 'yuppies' drinking cappuccino on the pavement and drinking Craft Beer !! LDN has always re-invented itself and Hoxton at this time is lucky to bring a new generation to the area, these developments are slow and The Street has captured a gentle balance so we can see the both worlds. I believe these 'yuppies' appreciate the old Hoxton as a cool and interesting vibe, Its the developers are the ones that have to be watched, once they see the dollar signs they don't care what they bulldoze. The locals and the council have to make sure it's not flattened because its the developers that don't care. This film is wonderful being able to capture The Street and all its inhabitants with the reaction to Grenville Tower, bringing in to focus the sad sad death of the activist artist and carer Khadija Saye who died in the fire the other side of the city.