American Suburbia (2005) is a war & politics, documentary, talk, news web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch American Suburbia online in HD.
American Suburbia — Storyline
Witness a fascinating account of a nation's efforts to become progressive and prosperous.
Cast & Crew
American Suburbia — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2005-06-01 |
| Seasons | 4 |
| Episodes | 23 |
| Genre | War & Politics, Documentary, Talk, News |
| Language | English |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 6/10 (1 votes) |
American Suburbia — Episode Guide
Our Communities
- E1: Arteries of New York (2005-06-01) — Shows transportation corridors leading into and out of New York City, and efforts at transportation and infrastructure planning.
- E2: Our Community (2005-06-01) — 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 rec
- E3: The Best Made Plans (2005-06-01) — 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 pr
- E4: In The Suburbs (2005-06-01) — 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 suburb
Building A New Life
- E1: America Marching On (2005-06-01) — This film advocates a better standard of living at affordable prices for all Americans regardless of their status. It maps the country's march towards a more affluent lifestyle and
- E2: A Place To Live (2005-06-01) — An engrossing account of the pathetic living conditions that existed in the cities in the '40s, with Philadelphia the erstwhile state and national capital, as an example. It is a w
- E3: According to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America (2005-06-01) — This movie was made at a time when the building boom was at its peak, and is an opportunistic attempt at selling asbestos -the new rage in building materials. Though a little lengt
- E4: Man of Action (2005-06-01) — The use of animation makes this film very creative and refreshingly original despite being based on the same old themes – "we need to keep our neighborhoods neat and clean" and "th
- E5: The Quiet Revolution (2005-06-01) — This is an interesting movie about how Levittown was built and the emphasis builders placed on quantity and speed rather than style, grace and originality of design.
New Frontier: Community Spirit
- E1: America Marching On (2005-06-01) — This short illustrates the enterprising nature of the American business and its expansion through time. Hosted by Lowell Thomas.
- E2: A Place To Live (2005-06-01) — A film about slum clearance and new housing projects in Philadelphia. Producer: Documentary Film Productions, Inc.
- E3: According to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America (2005-06-01) — he beauty and functionality of asbestos sidewalls. With a visit to Levittown, N.Y. and an interview with Norman Denny, vice president of materials for Levitt & Sons, builders. An e
- E4: Man Of Action (2005-06-01) — Animated plea for urban renewal connected with 1950s efforts to "redevelop" American city centers. Producer: Transfilm Productions. Year: 1955. Length: 00:13:28. Audio: Mono. Colo
- E5: The Quiet Revolution (2005-06-01) — Shows how Ford earthmoving equipment helps the builders of Levittown, Pennsylvania achieve great economies of scale. With excellent images of home and infrastructure building. Prod
- E6: Rochester: A City Of Quality (2005-06-01) — Tour of the area, concentrating on redevelopment and economic activity. Presents a survey of the city of Rochester, N Y, its history, culture and economic advantages. Explains the
- E7: Redwood Estates Promotional Films (2005-06-01) — Redwood Estates near Santa Cruz, California: Real estate promotional film showing scenes of downtown Los Gatos, California, car arriving at the "estates" and shots of recreational
- E8: No Time For Ugliness (2005-06-01) — Shows that cities' approaches are marred by billboards and neon signs. Intimates that a demanding citizenry can have these unsightly signs removed. Producer: Peter Yung & Lawrence
Urban Paradise
- E1: The City (2005-06-01) — A pioneering short documentary film from 1939 that contrasts the problems of the contemporary urban environment with the superior social and physical conditions that can be provide
- E2: For The Living (2005-06-01) — Improvement of living conditions in 1940s New York City through the construction of public housing. Though ultimately a plug for the New York City Housing Authority, this film begi
- E3: Cities How They Grow (2005-06-01) — A study of our increasing urban population. Departing from the usual statistics and the sociological problems which are a result of the cities' growth, we learn that by observing w
- E4: New Neighbor (2005-06-01) — Building a steel mill from scratch and a city for its workers (Levittown, Pa.). Producer: Jam Handy Organization. Sponsor: U.S. Steel Co. Year: 1953. Length: 00:24:51. Audio: Mono.
- E5: The Dynamic American City (2005-06-01) — Advocates urban redevelopment and renewal, 1950s-style. Supports many planning strategies which are criticized today: the destruction of "blighted" neighborhoods in the name of pro
- E6: Community Growth: Crisis & Challenge (2005-06-01) — Home builders decry unplanned suburban sprawl, 1950s-style. Sponsor: Urban Land Institute, National Association of Home Builders. Year: 1959. Length: 00:16:01. Audio: Mono. Color.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does American Suburbia have? 4 season(s) with 23 episodes.
Where can I watch American Suburbia? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
