Episode 304: Fenced Out

Fenced Out documents the fight for the Christopher St. pier, a long-established hangout and safe haven for New York City’s youth of color and lower-income, homeless, lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, questioning and two-spirited youth. In the summer of 2000, development for a state park began “fencing out” the kids, with support from residents of nearby waterfront properties. “You are lowering the property value,” notes one police officer bluntly. The video examines the clash between the groups that claim ownership of the pier, from the perspective of the youths who feel it is the only place where they belong.
The documentary includes interviews with “pierets” about how important the pier is in their lives, and with LGBTQ activists about the history of the piers and their connection to the gay liberation movement of the 60’s. It explores how the struggle to save the pier connects to a larger historical and social movement, and develops a plan of action to save them.
Produced by Paper Tiger Television in collaboration with New Neutral Zone and FIERCE.
2001 TRT: 28 minutes #304
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[@joeyjessiepriceburton9287]

I hope the people in This video get the recognition they deserve. They argued , fought and protest so that someone 23 years of age in 2022 can live somewhat peacefully.

[@joeyjessiepriceburton9287]

This spoke to me. This is Deep!!

[@jacob_sabbagh6705]

I had to watch this for a school assignment :) Do what you want with this information.

[@JDMel]

I am the person speaking at the beginning of this documentary. That makes me soooooo happy and proud. Thank you for sharing.

[@olivers3298]

@@JDMelI've assigned this to my students many times now. I love getting to watch it with them in class, and hear how much it continues to impact them (and me.) Thank you so much for being part of its creation!

[@vonnedavienwilson8150]

Ase.