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The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream
Genres
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...
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
78 min
Release Date
2004-01-12
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
23
Vote Average
7.2
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Barrie Zwicker
Himself - Host
James Howard Kunstler
Self
Peter Calthorpe
Self
Michael Klare
Self
Richard Heinberg
Self
Matthew Simmons
Self
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