''Legacy'' is a 2000 American

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directed by Tod Lending. It was nominated for an

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for Best Documentary Feature. The film tracks three different generations (over five years) of a family in Chicago that lives in the Henry Horner Homes public housing. Their lives change, however, after a life-altering event - the murder of a family member - slowly changes them to have a more positive outlook on life.

Reception

''Legacy'' has an approval rating of 80% on

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, based on 5 reviews, and an average rating of 7.60/10.

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