Joni Mitchell sings to an animated interpretation of her lyrics in this film with a clear environmental warning. Adam and Eve’s paradise is invaded by powerful road-making machinery that proceeds to tear down the vegetation and cover the earth with tar and cement.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504582
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - United States
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental education
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)