Title:
Surviving progress / Cinemaginaire and Big Picture Media Corp. in co-production with the National Film Board of Canada present ; director, Mathieu Roy ; co-director Harold Crooks ; produced by Daniel Louis, Denise Robert.
Edition:
Widescreen.
Publication Information:
[New York] : First Run Features, [2011]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (86 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
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.
DVD; NTSC; widescreen presentation.
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.
Language Note:
Closed-captioned in English.
Performer:
Featuring, Stephen Hawking, Margaret Atwood, Jane Goodall, Michael Hudson, David Suzuki, Craig Venter.
Production Credits:
Director of photography, Mario Janelle ; editor, Louis-Martin Paradis.
OCLC Number:
ocn800780486
Availability:
Apple Valley - Galaxie~1