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Film Synopsis
LAND OF OPPORTUNITY asks the question: What kind of cities do we want to inhabit in the 21st century? Through the eyes of urban planners, displaced residents, immigrant workers,…
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Press/Reviews
Scene Magazine- Louisiana’s entertainment magazine featured Luisa Dantas in the 2010 Sept/Oct issue. Check out Danielle Nelson’s interview (go to page 26). Louisiana Film and Video Magazine- Gary Michael…
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LandofOpportunity Interactive Site
View the platform! beta.landofopportunityinteractive.com About LandofOpportunity Interactive Rooted in post-Katrina New Orleans, Land of Opportunity is an ongoing exploration of the often contentious process of community redevelopment in the…
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Short Videos
Land of Opportunity is a more than just a feature film: it is a multi-platform project designed to leverage nearly five years of documentation of this city into diverse…
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Project Timeline
Land of Opportunity began production all the way back in January 2006. In 2009, we attended the Working Films Content + Intent Residency at Mass MoCA, and participated in…
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Filmmakers
Luisa Dantas – Director/Producer/Editor Brasilian-American filmmaker Luisa Dantas has worked on a wide array of documentary and fiction media projects at the intersection of storytelling and social justice. Her…
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