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

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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...

Director: Gregory Greene
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ken Vandevrie
Editing: Barry Silverthorn
Production: The Electric Wallpaper Company
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream about?
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...
Who directed The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream?
The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream was directed by Gregory Greene.
Who stars in The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream?
The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream stars Barrie Zwicker, James Howard Kunstler, Peter Calthorpe, Michael Klare, Richard Heinberg, Matthew Simmons.
How long is The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream?
The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream?
The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream is a Documentary film.
Where was The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream produced?
The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream was produced in Canada.