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This provocative documentary, a regular on the film-festival circuit, examines the history of suburbia and the wisdom of this distinctly American way of life. A post-World War II concept, suburbia attracted droves of people, giving rise to sprawl and all that comes with it -- good and bad. How has
the environment been affected by this lifestyle, and is it sustainable? Canadian director Gregory Greene dares to ask all the tough questions. Since World War II North Americans have invested much of their newfound wealth in suburbia. It has promised a sense of space, affordability, family life and
upward mobility. As the population of suburban sprawl has exploded in the past 50 years, so too the suburban way of life has become embedded in the American consciousness.
Suburbia, and all it promises, has become the American Dream. But as we enter the 21st century, serious questions are beginnin
g to emerge about the sustainability of this way of life. With brutal honesty and a touch of irony, The End of Suburbia explores the American Way of Life and its prospects as the planet approaches a critical era, as global demand for fossil fuels begins to outstrip supply. World Oil Peak and the ine
vitable decline of fossil fuels are upon us now, some scientists and policy makers argue in this documentary. The consequences of inaction in the face of this global crisis are enormous. What does Oil Peak mean for North America?
As energy prices skyrocket in the coming years, how will the populati
ons of suburbia react to the collapse of their dream? Are today's suburbs destined to become the slums of tomorrow? And what can be done NOW, individually and collectively, to avoid The End of Suburbia?
DVD Features: Vintage short films "In The Suburbs" and "Destination Earth"
and producer/director
commentary track
Further Information:
2006 Bronze WorldMedal at New York Festivals International Television Programming and Promotion Awards Chris Award at The Columbus International Film and Video Festival Environmental Vision Award at the Putnam County Film & Video Festival Gold Ribbon Finalist (Documentaries and Public Affairs) from The Canadian Association of Broadcasters
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I think when diesel hits $10 a gallon the big rigs come to a hault, food on store shevles vanishes in 2 days, and then there is total anarhcy that even martial law will be unable to contain within 10-14 hours.
It must be hard living in suburbs, and working in the city.
As of now, living in the city signifies a higher economic/social status. Families living in suburbs can now be deemed as middle to low classes, unlike the 1950s (Levittown, etc.).
the week was the astounding revelation of of senior Nasa official Clark McClelland. McClelland supported astronaut Ed Mitchell's claim that the military was interacting with alien races. McClelland revealed that he saw an 8 to 9 ft tall alien in the shuttle docking bay on his monitor during
a classified shuttle mission. He also witnessed a UFO locked in a stationary orbit with the shuttle. You can find the link at; hismailroomDOTcom