America on Wheels
Brief Synopsis
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Multi-part documentary examining the influence the automobile had made on our lives and on the collective American consciousness, with particular emphasis on the social transformation of the United States. Makes use of memoirs, memorabilia, audio recording and archival film and photographs as well a
Cast & Crew
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Hal Holbrook
Narration
Harley Shaiken
Interviewee
Studs Turkel
Interviewee
Laurel Cutler
Interviewee
Ron Edsforth
Interviewee
David Moore
Interviewee
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1996
Production Company
Thirteen/Wnet
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Multi-part documentary examining the influence the automobile had made on our lives and on the collective American consciousness, with particular emphasis on the social transformation of the United States. Makes use of memoirs, memorabilia, audio recording and archival film and photographs as well as interviews with car makers and designers, social critics, autoworkers, consumer advocates and politicians.
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1996
Production Company
Thirteen/Wnet
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
