Altered Environments: An Inquiry Into The American Highway (1971)
The film explores the historical and ongoing relationship between America and its highways, highlighting how the automobile culture has shaped the nation. It discusses the extensive network of nearly 4 million miles of roads in the U.S. and examines the environmental impacts of highway construction and use. The film prompts viewers to consider the ways highways have transformed American society and the challenges faced by highway builders, such as land consumption and environmental considerations in future road planning.
Keywords
American highways, automobile culture, environmental impact, highway construction, land consumption, road planning, societal transformation
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