The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream
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2004 · Movie · 1h 18m · PG-13
The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
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...
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
24 audience votes
Key crew
- Gregory GreeneDirector
- Gregory GreeneWriter
- Ken VandevrieOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Barrie ZwickerHimself - Host
- James Howard KunstlerSelf
- Peter CalthorpeSelf
- Michael KlareSelf
- Richard HeinbergSelf
- Matthew SimmonsSelf
Themes
american dreamhighwaysuburbiaenergy supplyoilenergyenvironmentoil industryurban developmentpeak oilsocial issuespublic transport