The new metropolis / produced, written and directed by Andrea Torrice ; produced by Torrice Productions.
"A two-part documentary series about America's first suburbs. America's 'first' suburbs, those suburban communities built next to America's urban centers, were once the birthplace of the American Dream. ... Sixty years later, many of these original suburbs are facing a crisis: a dwindling tax base,...
| Corporate Authors: | |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | |
| Language: | English |
| Language and/or Writing System: |
In English; with optional subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH) |
| Published: |
Oley, PA :
Bullfrog Films,
[2009], ©2009.
|
| Subjects: | |
| Genre: | |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (approximately 54 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | Video DVD |
| Summary: |
"A two-part documentary series about America's first suburbs. America's 'first' suburbs, those suburban communities built next to America's urban centers, were once the birthplace of the American Dream. ... Sixty years later, many of these original suburbs are facing a crisis: a dwindling tax base, population and business loss, decaying infrastructure, increased racial tensions and white flight. ... [These two] half-hour documentaries use compelling, personal stories to highlight these important issues"--Container. |
|---|---|
| Note: | Videorecording. |
| Call Number: | HT352.U6 N47 2009 VideoDVD |
| ISBN: | 9781594588822 1594588821 |
| Credits: | Director of photography, Bill Turnley ; editors, Matt Dibble, Ken Schneider ; original score, Belinda Reynolds. |
| System Details: | DVD format. |
| Participant or Performer: |
Narrators, Peter Coyote (A crack in the pavement) and Ruby Dee (The new neighbors) |