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

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

7.2(23 votes)
2004
1h 18m
Documentary

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...

Production

The Electric Wallpaper Company

Cast

Barrie Zwicker

Barrie Zwicker

Himself - Host

James Howard Kunstler

James Howard Kunstler

Self

Peter Calthorpe

Peter Calthorpe

Self

Michael Klare

Michael Klare

Self

Richard Heinberg

Richard Heinberg

Self

Matthew Simmons

Matthew Simmons

Self

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