Arbitrary Lines: The Free Spirit of Caroline

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY

Tran Hoang Calvin

2023

Documentary   |  26 minutes  |  USA

Author of "Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It" Nolan Gray is invited to the small town of Caroline, New York, but ends up stepping into a local battle over zoning that is reaching a fever pitch. This half-hour documentary explores the legacy and contemporary form of zoning and how it affects towns, even small ones.

WINNER: Spirit of the Fest - BETTER CITIES FILM FESTIVAL 2023

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