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   SusanB
   Hungarian Village, Columbus' fastest growing Gayborhood!
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   The Columbus International Film + Video Festival presents:

   The New Metropolis

   Director Andrea Torrice will introduce her work and do Q&A after the film

   Tuesday, November 24, 2009
   7:30pm - 9:00pm
   Drexel East
   2254 E Main St
   Bexley, OH

   America’s “first” suburbs, those suburban communities built
   next to America’s urban centers, were once the
   birthplace of the American Dream. What are they now?

   Ohio’s First Suburbs are highlighted in “The New Metropolis," a groundbreaking two-part documentary on the rise, fall and revitalization of America’s first suburbs. Produced by award-winning filmmaker Andrea Torrice, this is the first public examination devoted to the issues facing many suburban towns. Considered embodiments of the American dream, the first suburbs blossomed after World War II, bolstered by economic prosperity and government support. Now, many struggle with the same challenges as urban centers -- growing poverty, white flight, crumbling infrastructure, abandonment and the continual lure of newer communities further from the cities.

   Admission is FREE, donations accepted. Popcorn and soda will be free thanks to co sponsors Greater Ohio.

   Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion moderated by Lavea Brachman, Co-Director, Greater Ohio & Non-resident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution.

   Posted 9 months ago # |
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   Walker
   The KLD / Downtown
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   Sounds really interesting. Anyone planning on going?

   Posted 9 months ago # |
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   littlemisslibrarian
   Columbus, OH
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   I am planning on going. The topic sounds interesting.

   Posted 9 months ago # |
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   jpizzow
   580 N. Park St.
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   When I first read this, I thought Columbus may have gotten a mention in Metropolis....the magazine. We don't get enough articles in major publications......Newspapers, maybe, magazines, not so much. Anyways, sounds interesting and would love to go, but of course, as with all public meetings that I would love to attend, I've got to work. Hey, living downtown is not cheap.

   Do you think this will be made available on any local stations any time soon?

   Posted 9 months ago # |
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   adrock
   Grandview Heights
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   i'm a little confused. is this about the first suburbs in america or the first suburbs in ohio? it seems to be focused around ohio and minnesota. i've watched a few docs on suburbs before and they all point to california and orange county for starting the trend of planned neighborhoods/subdivisions/suburbs/auto-centered living.

   Posted 9 months ago # |
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   joshlapp
   Old NCbus/ NEC
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   I believe the movie is focusing on the first suburbs circa 1890's. In Columbus these would be Old Town East, Victorian Village, Italian Village ect. These are also known as "Streetcar Suburbs."

   Posted 9 months ago # |
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   kbuckingham
   Columbus
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   The New Metropolis has two parts. The first episode is called "Crack in the Pavement" and it's specifically focused on the first suburbs/ suburban sprawl in the Cincinnati metro area (present day). The second episode is called "The New Neighbors" and it's about the integration of one suburb called Pennsauken in New Jersey (circa 1990s).

   For more information, check out the New Metropolis website:
   http://www.thenewmetropolis.com/

   CET in Cincinnati/Dayton area has been broadcasting this documentary for a couple weeks, but I'm not sure if Columbus has plans to follow suit. It actually played on WOSU in October, but I don't believe there are any future plans for broadcast at this point, but check the website for updates.

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   SusanB
   Hungarian Village, Columbus' fastest growing Gayborhood!
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   Get the Video Widget

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   patient_zero
   Falafel District
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   Walker wrote >>
   Sounds really interesting. Anyone planning on going?

   I was originally supposed to work, but now have the night off. I'm going.

   Posted 9 months ago # |
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    patient_zero
    Falafel District
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    littlemisslibrarian wrote >>
    I am planning on going. The topic sounds interesting.

    What's the coincidence of sitting next to a first time poster on Columbus Underground? It was so nice to meet you and I look forward to your future posts.

    This was a compelling documentary that I must say really opened my eyes on the adverse effects of urban sprawl. Ohio is coming to a crossroads in land development. It's time to not just build up rather than build out, but also to renew and maintain what's already been built and preserve our sacred farming land for future generations.

    Although Andrea Torrice's movie has already been shown on WOSU, they will rebroadcast it sometime in the near future.

    Posted 9 months ago # |
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    SusanB
    Hungarian Village, Columbus' fastest growing Gayborhood!
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    It would be hugely helpful if everyone who saw the film (or any of the CIF+VF films) rate them on our bside site
    http://columbus.bside.com/2009/films

    Thanks.

    Posted 9 months ago # |
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    patient_zero
    Falafel District
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    Second showing Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010. Back by popular demand!

    This Tuesday:
    The New Metropolis
    Tuesday, February 23, 2010
    7.30pm
    Drexel Theater
    2254 E Main St
    Bexley. Ohio

    Due to popular demand we are rescreening this film

    America’s “first” suburbs, those suburban communities built
    next to America’s urban centers, were once the
    birthplace of the American Dream. What are they now?

    Ohio’s First Suburbs are highlighted in “The New Metropolis," a groundbreaking two-part
    documentary on the rise, fall and revitalization of America’s first suburbs. Produced by
    award-winning filmmaker Andrea Torrice, this is the first public examination devoted to
    the issues facing many suburban towns.

    Considered embodiments of the American dream, the first suburbs blossomed after
    World War II, bolstered by economic prosperity and government support. Now, many
    struggle with the same challenges as urban centers -- growing poverty, white flight,
    crumbling infrastructure, abandonment and the continual lure of newer communities
    further from the cities.

    Admission is FREE, donations accepted.

    Posted 6 months ago # |