Fictional Minority Neighborhood In The Film 'Gran Torino'

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The film Gran Torino is set in a fictional minority neighborhood where an Asian family moves into the house next door to Walt Kowalski. During the film, it is lead to believe the neighborhood was once a thriving, well taken care of, white middle-class neighborhood. In the current age, Walt’s house sticks out in this neighborhood. His house has a manicured lawn with gnomes and other ornaments, has a fresh coat of paint, and in general looks neat and tidy.
In contrast, the other houses in the neighborhood show signs of economic downturn and poverty. The houses show signs of wear and tear and are beginning to deteriorate. The lawns are filled with weeds and the sod is patchy. The gutters to the house in front of Walt’s are falling down. Quality

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