The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream (2004)

01/12/2004 (CA) • 1h 18m

Documentary

Overview

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 Suburbia, and all it promises, has become the American Dream. But as we enter the 21st century, serious questions are beginning to emerge...


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Part of the The End of Suburbia Collection

Includes The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream, Escape from Suburbia: Beyond the American Dream

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

american dream

highway

suburbia

energy supply

oil

energy

environment

oil industry

urban development

peak oil

social issues

public transport

sustainability

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