American Suburbia

Episode 01

Arteries of New York

Jun 1, 2005 · 404 min

Shows transportation corridors leading into and out of New York City, and efforts at transportation and infrastructure planning.

Episode 02

Our Community

Jun 1, 2005 · 404 min

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 recreational facilities. Points out how members of the community are interdependent.

Episode 03

The Best Made Plans

Jun 1, 2005 · 404 min

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 preservation in the refrigerator and freezer and as an element in creative home and party decorations.

Episode 04

In The Suburbs

Jun 1, 2005 · 404 min

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 suburbs. Points out how Redbook Magazine, aimed exclusively at young adults, is of value to them. This is the movie about suburbia as it is widely imagined in pop culture.