American Suburbia: Urban Paradise (2 DVD Set)

Anyone interested in the history of urban and suburban development should find this collection of vintage film clips interesting. Gathered from the years between 1939 and 1959, the footage here shows why Americans flocked to the suburban communities cropping up around major cities as a result of problems caused by modernization and industry growth. "The City" offers a depressing glimpse of a downtrodden New York in the 1930s, when chaos, overcrowding, and dirty living-conditions abounded. A promotional film created by the New York Housing Authority, "For the Living," suggests the development of housing projects as a solution to the problem of inner-city slums. Next, "New Neighbor" explores the construction of a steel plant and discusses the positive affects of industry growth on society. Other films include "Cities, How They Grow," "Dynamic American City," and "Community Growth - Crises and Challenge."

Key Information
Available Formats		DVD
UPC		882012500613
Genre		Education/General Interest
Subgenre		American History • 1930s • American History/Culture
MPAA Rating		Not Rated
Release Date		1939-1959
Running Time		2hr 20min58 sec
Languages
Original Language		English
DVD Editions
		DVD2hr 20min58 secA2ZCDS.comMarch 14, 2005Not Rated882012500613