The spring viewing in Discourse in Democracy’s Political Science Film Series took place on Tuesday, March 26th. Citizen Jane: Battle for the City recalled urban studies pioneer Jane Jacobs’ conflict with Robert Moses, the legendary urban planner and New York City’s political elite. The documentary was well received by over sixty students, some of whom stayed afterward to share their own perceptions and opinions. The documentary was originally released in 2016, and was a featured award nominee in many major city film festivals. Jane Jacobs’ writings and urban activism are still very important in contemporary academia. For more information on the film series, please contact Professor Rick Henderson at rdh@txstate.edu.
