Shows how people in the United States have used energy capabilities to create luxuries never dreamed possible, but have also created a throw away society where little of value endures. Emphasises the importance of creating values that last, such as self-respect and respect for all other living things.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010875
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Energy consumption
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Energy conservation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Energy consumption
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community - Moral and ethical aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Technology - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Values
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Consumer education
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Community - Moral and ethical aspects
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Self-respect
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Values
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Community - Moral and ethical aspects
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Self-respect
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Values
History → Technology and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Social aspects
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)