Surviving progress
Technological advancement, economic development, population increase - are they signs of a thriving society, or too much of a good thing? Executive produced by Martin Scorsese, 'Surviving Progress' is a provocative documentary that explores the concept of progress in the modern world, guid...
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Format: | Video DVD |
Language: | English |
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[New York] :
First Run Features,
[2012]
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Edition: | Widescreen. |
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Summary: | Technological advancement, economic development, population increase - are they signs of a thriving society, or too much of a good thing? Executive produced by Martin Scorsese, 'Surviving Progress' is a provocative documentary that explores the concept of progress in the modern world, guiding through the major 'progress traps' facing civilization in the arenas of technology, economics, consumption, and the environment. |
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Item Description: | Documentary. "Inspired from the best-seller A short history of progress by Ronald Wright"--Container. Originally released as a motion picture in 2011. Bonus materials: Introduction by Martin Scorsese at New York Premiere ; Extended interviews with Jane Goodall, Ronald Wright, Michael Hudson & Jim Thomas ; Round table discussion with filmmakers at Montreal Int. Documentary Festival. |
Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (86 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: | DVD; NTSC; widescreen presentation. |
Production Credits: | Director of photography, Mario Janelle ; editor, Louis-Martin Paradis. |
Access: | FOR HOME USE ONLY. |