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The Fight for the Soul of Portland

The Fight for the Soul of Portland

Moving forward amid social, economic crisis

2021•36m
Documentary

As Rose City grapples with continued vandalism and homelessness, businesses are hurting and boarded up amid a global pandemic. What can be done to bring Portland back?

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Production

KATU News, Sinclair Broadcast Group

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Debora Knapp

Reporter

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