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A Place to Live

6.0194117mMovieDocumentary

Inner city squalor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the subject of this documentary, which focuses on a child returning from school to his home, a cramped and squalid apartment in a rat-infested slum neighborhood.

DirectorIrving Lerner
WriterMuriel Rukeyser
ProducerIrving Lerner

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Cast · Directed by Irving Lerner

BW
Bill Watts
Narrator
FB
Frieda N. Blank
The Mother
WK
William Kesselring
The Boy

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A Place to Live — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Place to Live?

A Place to Live isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is A Place to Live on Netflix?

No, A Place to Live is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is A Place to Live on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Place to Live isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch A Place to Live for free?

A Place to Live isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for A Place to Live?

A Place to Live hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1941. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.