The City (Accessible Preview)

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Channel: Described and Captioned Media Program · 2014 · Education

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This famous film on urban development was made for exhibition at the New York World's Fair in 1939. A classic documentary—ahead of its time in its concern for quality of life—it is also a rich visual experience. With music by Aaron Copeland and text by Lewis Mumford, this film endures as one of the benchmarks of American documentary film.


Producer/Distributor: PYRAMID MEDIA
Production Year: 1939
Grade Level: 9-12

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