Free Press Free Film Night: The New Metropolis
| By Nation Of Gandhis - Nov 19th, 2009 at 11:45 pm EST |
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
7:30pm
Drexel Theater
2254 E Main St
Bexley. Ohio
America’s “first” suburbs, those suburban communities built next to America’s urban centers, were once the birthplace of the American Dream. What are they now?
Ohio’s First Suburbs are highlighted in “The New Metropolis," a groundbreaking two-part documentary on the rise, fall and revitalization of America’s first suburbs. Produced by award-winning filmmaker Andrea Torrice, this is the first public examination devoted to the issues facing many suburban towns.
Considered embodiments of the American dream, the first suburbs blossomed after World War II, bolstered by economic prosperity and government support. Now, many struggle with the same challenges as urban centers -- growing poverty, white flight, crumbling infrastructure, abandonment and the continual lure of newer communities further from the cities.
Admission is FREE, donations accepted. Popcorn and soda will be free thanks to co sponsors Greater Ohio.
This screening is sponsored by the Drexel, Free Press, FIlm Council of Greater Columbus, and the Central Ohio Green Education Fund.
Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion moderated by Lavea Brachman, Co-Director, Greater Ohio & Non-resident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution.
http://thenewmetropolis.com/
7:30pm
Drexel Theater
2254 E Main St
Bexley. Ohio
America’s “first” suburbs, those suburban communities built next to America’s urban centers, were once the birthplace of the American Dream. What are they now?
Ohio’s First Suburbs are highlighted in “The New Metropolis," a groundbreaking two-part documentary on the rise, fall and revitalization of America’s first suburbs. Produced by award-winning filmmaker Andrea Torrice, this is the first public examination devoted to the issues facing many suburban towns.
Considered embodiments of the American dream, the first suburbs blossomed after World War II, bolstered by economic prosperity and government support. Now, many struggle with the same challenges as urban centers -- growing poverty, white flight, crumbling infrastructure, abandonment and the continual lure of newer communities further from the cities.
Admission is FREE, donations accepted. Popcorn and soda will be free thanks to co sponsors Greater Ohio.
This screening is sponsored by the Drexel, Free Press, FIlm Council of Greater Columbus, and the Central Ohio Green Education Fund.
Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion moderated by Lavea Brachman, Co-Director, Greater Ohio & Non-resident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution.
http://thenewmetropolis.com/
