Survival of a Small City (1987)

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Shot in the US between November 1979 and September 1980 in Connecticut's South Norwalk region, this documentary focuses on the city's economic downturn and its collapse under such difficult conditions. Through raising perplexing questions about the sustainability of the then relevant popular solutions for the prevalent conditions, the film brings forward the conflicting perspectives of the local residents, former and current shopkeepers, artists, politicians, environmentalists, urban planners, and developers.

Director: Pablo Frasconi, Nancy Salzer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Music: Miguel Frasconi
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Survival of a Small City about?
Shot in the US between November 1979 and September 1980 in Connecticut's South Norwalk region, this documentary focuses on the city's economic downturn and its collapse under such difficult conditions. Through raising perplexing questions about the sustainability of the then relevant popular solutions for the prevalent conditions, the film brings forward the conflicting perspectives of the local residents, former and current shopkeepers, artists, politicians, environmentalists, urban planners, and developers.
Who directed Survival of a Small City?
Survival of a Small City was directed by Pablo Frasconi, Nancy Salzer.
How long is Survival of a Small City?
Survival of a Small City has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Survival of a Small City?
Survival of a Small City is a Documentary film.