Titre et auteur:

Escape from suburbia : beyond the American dream / written and directed by Gregory Greene ; produced by Dara Rowland ; produced in association with Documentary Channel.

Publication:

[Toronto] : Escape From Suburbia Inc., ©2007.

Description:

1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Notes:
Century 21 calling -- Rumi had it right -- Escaping the end of suburbia -- A tipping point -- Doubt emerges -- A peak oil republican in Congress -- The cheap energy dilemma -- Hydrogen to the rescue -- That 70's oil crisis (and what we should have learned) -- No free lunch -- Skeptics prepare for the worst -- L.A. and the end of the 3000 mile caesar salad -- A layering of solutions -- The future : cultivate land -- Community action -- A small town with a big vision [Willits, California] -- The upside of powerdown.
Edited by Dexter Ico ; principal photography, Gregory Greene, Barry Silverthorn ; original music, Ken Vandevrie.
DVD; Dolby 2.0.

Résumé:

Examines how modern civilization is approaching the limits of growth and the end of cheap oil, the basis of North American life in the 21st century. Focuses on suburbs as both the symbol and cause of problems, and examines several couples who have chosen to opt out of the so-called "American Dream" to live more responsible, meaningful lives. Also examines citizens' groups confronting our addiction to oil in the Peak Oil movement, and explores viable alternatives for ensuring the survival of a sustainable civilization.

Sujet:

Petroleum industry and trade Forecasting.
Suburbs North America.
American Dream.
Sustainable development North America Citizen participation.
Pétrole Industrie et commerce Prévision.
Banlieues Amérique du Nord.
Rêve américain.
Développement durable Amérique du Nord Participation des citoyens.
Suburbs.
Sustainable development Citizen participation.
North America.

Classification/genre:

Documentaries and Factual Films
Documentaries.
Video recordings.
Optical disks.
DVDs.
Documentary films.
Documentaires.
Documentaries (motion picture genre)
Video recordings (physical artifacts)

Vedettes secondaires:

Greene, Gregory.
Ico, Dexter.
Rowland, Dara.
Silverthorn, Barry.
Vandevrie, Ken.
Escape From Suburbia Inc.
Documentary Channel (Television network : Canada)
Documentary Channel

Beyond the American dream

Exemplaires:

Localisation: Bibliothèque main av 256172
Cote: HD9560.5 .E86 2007
Statut: Disponible