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Talking to the Wall: The Story of an American Bargain
Despite the arrival of retail sprawl, three towns struggle to revive the traditional village center and symbol of cohesive community life.
- Premiere Date
- September 17, 2004
- Length
- 60 minutes
- Funding Initiative
- Open Call
Producer
Steve Alves
Producer
Joyce Follet
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The Film
Despite the arrival of retail sprawl, three New England towns — Greenfield, Orange and Athol, Massachusetts — struggle to revive Main Street as the traditional village center and symbol of cohesive community life. In a story of grassroots political activism, Talking to the Wall shows how, through our actions and the way we spend our money, we can shape the places we live.
