The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the collapse of the American Dream
presented by the Toronto Public Sapce Committee
WHEN: Tuesday January 31 2006 • 7pm • $9
WHERE: Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West (near Bathurst Station)
Since World War II North Americans have invested much of their newfound wealth in suburbia. It has promised a sense of space, affordability, family life and upward mobility. Suburbia, and all it promises, has become the North American Dream. But as we enter the 21st century, serious questions are beginning to emerge about the sustainability of this way of life. With brutal honesty and a touch of irony, The End of Suburbia explores the American Way of Life and its prospects as the planet approaches a critical era, as global demand for fossil fuels begins to outstrip supply. The consequences of inaction in the face of this global crisis are enormous. What does this mean for Canada and Toronto? What are the solutions?
A ‘question and answer’ discussion will follow the film. Panelists include:
Tony Carella (Vaughan City Councillor), Gregory Greene (director/writer), Janet Pelley (Sierra Club), Barry Silverthorn (producer/editor), and Keith Stewart (Toronto Environmental Alliance)
