And Ten Thousand More

The film features Chet Huntley and follows a newspaper editor who sends his reporter to explore the housing crisis in Los Angeles. The reporter investigates the conditions of slums in central L.A., revealing decaying homes lacking basic amenities such as plumbing and heating.

In contrast, the film highlights the sturdier pre-World War II housing projects that continue to provide a safe living environment for their residents. The title, And Ten Thousand More, references the reported need for thousands of new housing units for L.A. residents. This film was not only screened but also broadcast at public meetings, making it part of the important discourse surrounding public housing in postwar Los Angeles.