The Living City (1953)

1953 · Short film · 25 min · dir. John Barnes

• Documentary

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Synopsis

This short explores the early planning innovations and the subsequent mistakes that resulted in developing urban sprawl, suburbia, and gentrification in modern day US cities as well as the effects it had on its populace and industry.

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Details

Director

John Barnes

Cinematography

Haskell Wexler

Studio

Encyclopædia Britannica Films

Released

1953-01-01

Running time

25 minutes

Language

English

Subjects on the Internet Archive

• urban redevelopment

Cast & crew

• John Barnes Director
• JJames Brill

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