Robert Moses, the subject of Robert Caro's 1974 book ”The Power Broker," was a dominant figure in New York City’s urban development from the late 1920s to the late 1960s. Known for his Machiavellian tactics, Moses held numerous influential titles that allowed him to reshape the city's landscape without ever holding elected office. He was responsible for major projects like FDR Drive, Jones Beach, Shea Stadium, and numerous expressways and bridges, significantly altering Manhattan's shoreline and displacing nearly half a million people. Despite his contributions to the city's infrastructure, Moses's legacy is marred by his controversial methods and racist policies. Caro's biography not only chronicles Moses’s life but also serves as a broader examination of power dynamics and urban planning in democratic societies.
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This documentary was made in collaboration with my friends Luke Simboli and Dylan Springer.
Produced by: Harrison Trautschold Brown, Luke Simboli
Directed and Edited by: Harrison Trautschold Brown
Writing: Dylan Springer, Harrison Trautschold Brown, Luke Simboli
Cinematography: Luke Simboli
Thumbnail: Garrett Dahn
00:00 - Introduction
01:29 - The Power Broker Biography
03:40 - Urban development
05:38 - Life of Robert Moses
07:05 - Means of power
9:20 - Destruction of Little Syria / Southern State Parkway
10:51 - Impact on New York City
