Debt Society

In a working-class neighborhood in North Amsterdam, almost everyone is deep in debt. Every month a parade of heavies, a bailiff, a police officer and a locksmith moves through the streets to evict people from their homes.

Documentary - Human Interest & Society , Current Affairs & Politics

2 x 50'

Episode 1: Debt town

Paul works day and night to solve problems and Ramona and her family gets thrown out of their house. More...

Almost everyone in this notoriously poor part of Amsterdam is wrestling with debts. Luckily for the locals there is Paul, the unorthodox social worker who works day and night to solve problems. Unfortunately, all help comes too late for Ramona and her family, because when they’re thrown out of their house in broad daylight by Ed the bailiff, there is no one to turn to…

Documentary
Sarah Sylbing, Ester Gould
2017
VPRO
2 x 50'
VPRO
 
 
 
 

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