Strolling down Elmwood or Hertel on a warm May evening, it’s easy to forget that not all parts of Buffalo are as prosperous as these entertainment districts. Take a wrong turn or walk just a little too far and you’ll be reminded that many of the Queen City’s neighborhoods have not fared so well . This city has allowed its downtrodden neighborhoods to spiral past the point of no return for decades, as Buffalo’s politicians and citizens take a “see-no-evil” approach to Buffalo’s decline. Knuckle City Films’ new documentary, The Forgotten City, aims to put an end to this tunnel vision and force Buffalo natives to see the plight of the inner city. The film, which delves into the lives of jobless fathers, hustlers, politicians, pastors and single mothers, aims to point the finger directly at you. You, casual downtown walker, because you never did make that wrong turn into the Lower West or East Sides to see for yourself the desolation of this City of Light. The film catches both shocking and heartbreaking moments on camera, arguing that there remains hope for Buffalo’s fading neighborhoods, but that someone must put a stop to the drug use, violence and perpetual racial segregation that has torn this city apart. Filmmakers Addison Henderson and Korey Green ask who that someone will be. Byron Brown? Outside politicians? You?

Saturday, June 10 at 8pm and 10pm. Market Arcade Film & Arts Center,

639 Main St.(855-3096). $10.