In 1999, nine-year-old Emmanuel Durant and his family began filming their daily lives in America’s most dangerous neighborhood — just 17 blocks behind the U.S. Capitol. They’ve been filming ever since. Spanning two decades, 17 Blocks illuminates a nation”s ongoing crisis through one family”s raw, stirring, and deeply personal saga.

Director Davy Rothbart in attendance

Director: Davy Rothbart