FlopHouse America

FlopHouse America is a film directed by Monica Strømdahl that documents the housing problem in America. Strømdahl conveys the housing problem in America to the audience by documenting the lives of people living in cheap and neglected hotels. The film highlights the story of Mikal, a boy who grew up in a hotel and whom Strømdahl met four years ago. Mikal chose to be a part of this documentary film in the hope of helping others by sharing his story. Among the striking parts of the film are the difficulties of Mikal's hotel life and the effects this situation has on him. This film not only draws attention to the housing problem in America, but also raises awareness among the audience on this issue.

The film was shot in Flophouse hotels in various states in America. These hotels are usually neglected and cheap and are among the places preferred by people experiencing housing problems.