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The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream (2004): Cast

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The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream is a 2004 documentary directed by Gregory Greene, starring Matthew Simmons, James Howard Kunstler and Richard Heinberg. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Gregory Greene
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream About?

The premise of The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream without spoilers.

Since World War II North Americans have poured post‑war wealth into suburban development, drawn by space, affordability, family life and upward mobility. Over five decades the sprawl became the American Dream. The film shows how dwindling oil supplies threaten the energy‑intensive suburban lifestyle, raising questions about its viability today.

The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream Themes & Keywords

· 33 tags
  • cameo
  • suburb
  • energy
  • oil
  • car
  • fuel
  • fossil fuels
  • city
  • blackout
  • world oil peak
  • wealth
  • american dream
+21 more
  • oil industry
  • peak oil
  • environment
  • petroleum
  • economic collapse
  • geography
  • development
  • urban sprawl
  • urban development
  • transportation
  • post world war two
  • oil depletion
  • media
  • highway
  • energy crisis
  • electric industry
  • economy
  • economic problem
  • consumerism
  • agriculture
  • gas
Cast & crew

The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream Cast

Matthew Simmons leads the cast, with James Howard Kunstler and Richard Heinberg. Directed by Gregory Greene; 6 actors are credited in all.

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The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream Also Known As

Also known as “郊区发展模式的终结:石油耗竭,美国梦破灭”.

Also known as
  • 郊区发展模式的终结:石油耗竭,美国梦破灭

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The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream?

The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream released?

The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream was released on January 12, 2004.

Who directed The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream?

The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream was directed by Gregory Greene.

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Who is in the cast of The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream?

The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream stars Matthew Simmons, James Howard Kunstler and Richard Heinberg, among 6 credited actors.

Does The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream have a post-credit scene?

No. The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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