American Suburbia

Our Communities. The 1940s and '50s were an age of transition for American suburbs. This series encapsulates the essence of this period. It begins with a tour of New York's streets as they were in 1941, peeps at the activities that go on round the clock in the city. A wonderful viewing experience for all those who wish to see the American suburbs as they were in '40s and '50s.

Building A New Life. Restless, introspective, ambitious, resilient and at times confused' is how one visualizes American life in the '40s and '50s. The great depression had impacted people's lives greatly. The economic revival and the consequent prosperity propelled the rebuilding of the nation. This series has five short films which promote concepts such as modernization and lifestyle changes.

This series gives an account of the efforts made by American cities to promote real estate. Get an insight into the efforts made by cities- Doylestown, Levittown and Detroit at inviting people to come and live there. You will see the Mayor of Detroit himself extolling the virtues of his city. Showcases the city of Rochester and its penchant for cleanliness and spaciousness.

Changes are essential to progress even if there is a price to be paid. Learn the consequences of living in modern housing schemes-isolation and frustration. We also focus on the benefits of housing schemes, the need to replace slums with modern homes and the hope that proper planning would prevent problems in the future. See the long-term benefits of industries and consequences of modernization.