American Suburbia

Witness a fascinating account of a nation's efforts to become progressive and prosperous.

Storyline

Witness a fascinating account of a nation's efforts to become progressive and prosperous.

First Aired

2005-06-01
Last Aired

2005-06-01
Creator
Genre

War & Politics, Documentary, Talk, News
Seasons

4
Episodes

23
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Keywords:

new york city architect propaganda travel suburbia urban architecture suburb historical advertisement suburban rochester, new york

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1. Arteries of New York

Shows transportation corridors leading into and out of New York City, and efforts at transportation an...More

Shows transportation corridors leading into and out of New York City, and efforts at transportation and infrastructure planning.Less

404mins 2005-06-01

2. Our Community

Illustrates the interdependence of people in a community by showing shared community functions and ser...More

Illustrates the interdependence of people in a community by showing shared community functions and services. Depicts police and fire protection, health safeguards, and park and recreational facilities. Points out how members of the community are interdependent.Less

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3. The Best Made Plans

Loving tribute to Saran plastic wrap as an indispensable household accessory. Uses the setting of a yo...More

Loving tribute to Saran plastic wrap as an indispensable household accessory. Uses the setting of a young child's birthday party to show how Saran Wrap can be used both for food preservation in the refrigerator and freezer and as an element in creative home and party decorations.Less

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4. In The Suburbs

Thoughtfully made advertising sales promo film extolling 1950s suburbanites as citizens and consumers....More

Thoughtfully made advertising sales promo film extolling 1950s suburbanites as citizens and consumers. Shows typical facets of the family life of young couples living in the suburbs. Points out how Redbook Magazine, aimed exclusively at young adults, is of value to them. This is the movie about suburbia as it is widely imagined in pop culture.Less