In 2025, the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio screened for a sold-out audience the world premiere of “United: the Hidden Story of the Humble Duplex,” an original short film by Director Anita Kwan.

United tells the powerful story of how the modest duplex emerged as a symbol of middle-class strength and mobility at Columbus’ turn of the century. As segregation divided the country, the duplex was targeted and often outlawed throughout the region. But today, a new generation is reclaiming this architectural icon and reviving it as a tool for growth, wealth, and individuality.